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<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong>GRIDIRON MIKENew head football coach Mike Minter
2 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumniPlayers and fans celebrate <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first lacrosse game in <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> history — a 21-4 winover Kennesaw State on Feb. 23 at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek. Photo by Bennett Scarborough
A Winner InMike MinterAll eyes will be on Mike Minter as<strong>the</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> Camels enter <strong>the</strong> <strong>2013</strong>football season this fall. A two-timenational champion at Nebraska and alegend on <strong>the</strong> field with <strong>the</strong> CarolinaPan<strong>the</strong>rs during <strong>the</strong> last decade, Minterenters his first head coaching job at <strong>the</strong>collegiate level with not only winningon his mind … but winning big.Page 14The Man BehindThe CameraHe’s filmed some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s biggestsporting events and has worked withsome <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> biggest stars. But <strong>the</strong> mostimpressive thing about <strong>Campbell</strong> alumnusCarl Heinemann is his ability to tell astory. That ability earned him his firstnational Sports Emmy in 2012.Page 24Eyes On TheHomelandDomestic Counterterrorism. CriticalInfrastructure. Catastrophic Threats. Titles<strong>of</strong> recent Michael Bay movies, or some <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> courses in <strong>Campbell</strong>’s new HomelandSecurity major? If you guessed <strong>the</strong> latter,you’re correct. <strong>Campbell</strong> is now <strong>the</strong> onlyuniversity in North Carolina to <strong>of</strong>fer a fouryearundergraduate program in <strong>the</strong> field.Page 28Kaylin Looks OnThe Bright SideSince she was an infant, junior Kaylin Yosthas faced one hardship after ano<strong>the</strong>r. Butthat hasn’t stopped her from becomingone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> top golfers in <strong>the</strong> Big Southconference and one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> key players ona deep <strong>Campbell</strong> women’s golf team.Page 36DepartmentsLetters to <strong>the</strong> Editor 4From <strong>the</strong> Editor 5Around Campus 6Sports Briefs 42Alumni Notes 47www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 3
<strong>2013</strong> CASE III Grand Award Winner<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> | Volume 8 | Issue 1PresidentJerry WallaceVice President forInstitutional AdvancementBritt DavisDirector <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong>Communicationsand PublicationsHaven HottelAssistant Director<strong>of</strong> PublicationsBilly LiggettDigital ContentCoordinatorCherry CraytonGraphic and DigitalPublication DesignerJonathan BronsinkWeb Design TeamBob DryAngie BarkerFounded in 1887, <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong> is a private, coeducationalinstitution where faith and learningexcel. <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers programs in <strong>the</strong>liberal arts, sciences and pr<strong>of</strong>essionswith undergraduate, graduate anddoctoral degrees. The <strong>University</strong>is comprised <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Artsand Sciences, <strong>the</strong> Norman AdrianWiggins School <strong>of</strong> Law, <strong>the</strong> Lundy-Fetterman School <strong>of</strong> Business, <strong>the</strong>School <strong>of</strong> Education, <strong>the</strong> College <strong>of</strong>Pharmacy & Health Sciences and <strong>the</strong>Divinity School. <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>was ranked among <strong>the</strong> Best RegionalUniversities in <strong>the</strong> South by U.S.News & World Report in its America’sBest Colleges <strong>2013</strong> edition andnamed one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> “100 Best CollegeBuys” in <strong>the</strong> nation by InstitutionalResearch & Evaluation, Inc.All athletic, by accidentPossibly <strong>the</strong> biggest single event at <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong> over <strong>the</strong> last three months — interms <strong>of</strong> media exposure and overall campusbuzz, that is — was <strong>the</strong> hiring <strong>of</strong> new head footballcoach (and Carolina Pan<strong>the</strong>r legend) Mike Minter.As far as new programs at <strong>Campbell</strong> go, it waslacrosse that burst onto <strong>the</strong> scene in February.And <strong>the</strong> Lady Camels started out with a bang,winning its first game 21-4 before a large crowdat Barker-Lane Stadium.Even <strong>the</strong> viral video created by <strong>the</strong> Lundy-Fetterman School <strong>of</strong> Business' PGM program— a video that garnered millions <strong>of</strong> views onlineand appearances on news networks across <strong>the</strong>world — was a golf video.Sports. Sports. Sports. It wasn't really our intentionto do a nearly all-athletic edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong>Magazine ... it just sort <strong>of</strong> happened this way.Academics have been and will always be <strong>the</strong>priority when it comes to this magazine and ourefforts to highlight <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>, butit doesn't hurt to have <strong>the</strong> occasional sports<strong>the</strong>mededition ... especially when <strong>the</strong> sportsnews is as big as it's been here.In our cover story, we take a closer look at<strong>the</strong> man who's been asked to turn around<strong>Campbell</strong>'s football program, which finished1-10 last season. Mike Minter knows a thingor two about winning — he was a twotimenational champion as a player with <strong>the</strong><strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nebraska in <strong>the</strong> mid-90s, andhe was an on-<strong>the</strong>-field leader for <strong>the</strong> CarolinaPan<strong>the</strong>rs during <strong>the</strong>ir lone Super Bowl run in <strong>the</strong>2003-2004 season.We also feature standout Lady Camel golferKaylin Yost, born with a condition that leddoctors to believe she may never walk andnow one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> top golfers in <strong>the</strong> Big SouthConference.There's also an Emmy-winning alum who'sone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most sought-after videographers anddirectors in his field. Of course, in keeping withthis magazine's <strong>the</strong>me, Carl Heinemann hasbeen behind <strong>the</strong> camera at some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> biggestsporting events in <strong>the</strong> world.It's not all athletics. We also introduce youto <strong>Campbell</strong>'s new Homeland Security majorand <strong>the</strong> students who are seeking a career inprotecting us from enemies abroad. Ano<strong>the</strong>ralumna has launched her own online food/travelseries.But just about everything else is sports. Andwe're OK with that. This summer's <strong>Campbell</strong>Magazine will almost be entirely focused on <strong>the</strong>new School <strong>of</strong> Osteopathic Medicine ... whichwill more than make up for <strong>the</strong> academic snubthis go-around.And, as always, you can share your story ideas— sports or not — by emailing me atliggettb@campbell.edu. I can't wait to hearfrom you.Billy LiggettAssistant Director for PublicationsEditor, <strong>Campbell</strong> MagazineShelby Cochrane @shellll_beeee: When an attorney who went to Elon tells you thatshe's jealous that you're going to <strong>Campbell</strong>'s law program. #unbeatablescores
“If everybody played golf that way, it wouldn’ttake you four hours [to play one round].”— Ellen Degeneres, showing <strong>the</strong> PGM program’s“9 Putts, 1 Cup" video on The Ellen Degeneres ShowSport 365 @Sport365: A voir leurs réactions, ils ont battus un record. Les étudiants6 de@campbelledu ont rentré 9 putts en même temps.<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
aroundCampusPGM’s ‘9 Putts’video hits ‘viral’status and <strong>the</strong>n someWhen Nathan Mead became president <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> PGA GolfManagement Student Association at <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> lastsemester, he introduced a slogan that he hoped would set <strong>the</strong>tone for <strong>the</strong> group for <strong>the</strong> academic year: “Do big things.”Mission accomplished.A video that features Mead and eight o<strong>the</strong>r seniors in <strong>the</strong>Lundy-Fetterman School <strong>of</strong> Business’ PGA Golf Management<strong>University</strong> Program hitting nine putts into one golf hole, at onetime, went viral in February. National news organizations suchas CNN and USA Today, sports sites such as Sports Illustrated’sGolf.com and Yahoo Sports, and news stations from around <strong>the</strong>world — from 23ABC News in Bakersfield, Calif., to ZweitesDeutsches Fernseher in Germany — picked up <strong>the</strong> video anddescribed <strong>the</strong> trick shot with plenty <strong>of</strong> superlatives. Among<strong>the</strong>m: “improbable,” “an incredible moment,” “astonishing,”“awesome,” “impossible trick shot,” “tremendous,” “<strong>the</strong> mostimpressive shot you’ll ever see” and “<strong>the</strong> all-time trick shot.”“I can’t believe it has gotten so much attention,” Mead saidduring <strong>the</strong> first week <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> video’s virality. “It’s exciting to wakeup each morning with new texts from people saying, 'I just saw<strong>the</strong> video.'”The roots <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> video go back to earlier this winter when Meadwas thinking <strong>of</strong> what he could do to bring toge<strong>the</strong>r all <strong>the</strong>freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in CUPGM, one <strong>of</strong>only 20 such programs in <strong>the</strong> country.The seniors in <strong>the</strong> video, with putts from 2 feet to 23 feet out,made nine putts into a golf hole after about two dozen attempts.Though <strong>the</strong> students removed <strong>the</strong> actual cup lining to make <strong>the</strong>hole deeper for all nine balls to fit, <strong>the</strong>y kept <strong>the</strong> diameter <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> hole regulation size (4.25 inches). The students calculatedthat <strong>the</strong> likelihood <strong>of</strong> making <strong>the</strong> nine putts was less than ahalf-percent.“On <strong>the</strong> PGA Tour <strong>the</strong> odds <strong>of</strong> making an eight-footer is about50/50, so for <strong>the</strong> students to be able to make all those putts isastronomical,” said Kenneth Jones, director <strong>of</strong> CUPGM.In addition to <strong>the</strong> millions who saw <strong>the</strong> video on varioustelevision programs, <strong>the</strong> original YouTube video had topped onemillion views by month’s end. — By Cherry CraytonPHOTO: The nine <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> students who made <strong>the</strong>trick shot and <strong>the</strong> camera operator who recorded it. Top row, fromleft to right: Patrick Bindel, Ben Polland, Patrick Carter, MikeTurck, Matt Foster (cameraman), Nathan Mead and Jacob Wine.Bottom row, left to right: Ryan King, Taylor Ray and Mark Valenti.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 7
magazine toppublicationat case iii<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s <strong>Campbell</strong>Magazine was named <strong>the</strong> top universitypublication and most-improved universitypublication in its division at <strong>the</strong> <strong>2013</strong>CASE District III awards ceremony, held inAtlanta on Feb. 19.They were among <strong>the</strong> five total awardsreceived by <strong>the</strong> communicationsdepartment at <strong>the</strong> annual conferencehosted by <strong>the</strong> Council for Advancementand Support <strong>of</strong> Education.In addition to <strong>the</strong> magazine’s two grandawards, <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s 125th anniversarybook received an award <strong>of</strong> excellence,and merit awards went to <strong>Campbell</strong>’s2012 Annual Report and campbell.edu’s“Alumni Memories” page.District III covers colleges, universitiesand private K-12 schools in NorthCarolina, South Carolina, Virginia,Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky,Alabama and Mississippi.<strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine’s Fall 2011, <strong>Spring</strong>2012 and Summer 2012 editions wereentered for judging in <strong>the</strong> "MagazineII" division (schools with enrollmentsbetween 5,000 and 15,000) in this year’scontest.The publications were produced by BillyLiggett, assistant director for publications,and designed by senior graphic designerJonathan Bronsink.Public health teams with PA students toprovide dental clinic for area's childrenNearly 100 underserved children fromHarnett County received free dental andmedical care on Feb. 2 at a clinic organizedby <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s Public Health andPhysician Assistant programs.The one-day event set up 12 dental chairsin <strong>the</strong> Harnett County Commons Area inLillington, providing free exams, cleanings,sealants and fluoride treatments for childrenwho do not have dental insurance or receiveMedicaid funding.The free clinic was held in conjunction with<strong>the</strong> American Dental Association’s GiveKids a Smile initiative, which addresses <strong>the</strong>need <strong>of</strong> dental care for underserved pediatricpopulations across <strong>the</strong> country.“We were <strong>the</strong> only county in our surroundingarea that did not have a Give Kids a Smiletype event,” said Tina Tseng, chair <strong>of</strong><strong>Campbell</strong>’s public health program. “As a newprogram, we were really happy to host thisevent for <strong>the</strong> first time, and help meet a hugeneed in our community.”In a recent report by <strong>the</strong> Pew CharitableTrusts’ Dental Campaign, North Carolinawas in <strong>the</strong> bottom five states for school-baseddental sealant treatment programs.The clinic was a collaborative effortwith High House Pediatric Dentistry <strong>of</strong>Cary, Dentalworks Pediatric Dentistry <strong>of</strong>Fayetteville, Central Carolina CommunityCollege, <strong>the</strong> N.C. Oral Health Section,<strong>the</strong> Harnett County Health Department,and <strong>the</strong> N.C. Dental Society’s Missions <strong>of</strong>Mercy. More than 100 students from fiveuniversities volunteered, and an estimatedvalue <strong>of</strong> $60,000 in dental services wasprovided, including placement <strong>of</strong> more than250 sealants.In addition to dental care, <strong>Campbell</strong>’s publichealth and PA students provided medicalscreenings and educational programs coveringnutrition and oral hygiene.“We had six health education and assessmentstations set up,” said Kristina Wolfe, afirst-year public health student who helpedcoordinate <strong>the</strong> event. “Families were led by avolunteer to each station as well as <strong>the</strong> dentalservices station.”<strong>Campbell</strong>’s public health and PA programsalready have plans to host Give HarnettKids a Smile again next year. They hope toexpand <strong>the</strong> dental and medical services toprovide <strong>the</strong> community with more access topreventative care.Photo: Thomas Notto, first-year PA student at<strong>Campbell</strong>, learns how to apply fluoride varnishduring <strong>the</strong> free dental and medical clinic inHarnett. (by Andrea Pratt)Jenny Hughes @jennyhughesx3: Only @campbelledu would my pr<strong>of</strong>essor email me to remind8 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong>me about an assignment because he knows it must have slipped my mind. #campbelltouchwww.campbell.edu/alumni
around CampusJames Demmel @jtdemmel: @campbelledu after spending <strong>the</strong> weekendat this ethics bowl I've come to one conclusion: <strong>Campbell</strong> has <strong>the</strong> bestpr<strong>of</strong>essors, hands down.State ethics bowlcomes to <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>Campbell</strong> Law School hosted 18 schoolsin February for <strong>the</strong> second annual NorthCarolina Independent Colleges andUniversities Ethics Bowl, a competition thatfocuses on ethics in leadership, decisionmaking,interpersonal relationships and o<strong>the</strong>r<strong>issue</strong>s in today’s society.“Ethics Bowl <strong>of</strong>fers our students anextraordinary opportunity to dialog with o<strong>the</strong>rtop-notch students from around <strong>the</strong> stateon real-life moral dilemmas,” said <strong>Campbell</strong>associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ology and philosophyAdam English, who also heads <strong>Campbell</strong>’sethics team. “In addition to that, <strong>the</strong>y makeinvaluable connections with Raleigh businessleaders who volunteer <strong>the</strong>ir time to serve asjudges and moderators.”Big concerts coming to <strong>the</strong> creek this springBuies Creek has seen its fair share <strong>of</strong> bigmusic acts in <strong>the</strong> last 40-plus years (whocan forget Billy Preston in 1974 or Weird AlYankovich in ’93?).This spring, two big names have <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong> on <strong>the</strong>ir spring concert tours.American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will playTurner Auditorium on April 2, and rockersThe Goo Goo Dolls will play <strong>the</strong> John W.Pope Jr. Convocation Center on April 17.Phillips, <strong>the</strong> 21-year-old singer/guitaristwhose debut single “Home” hit <strong>the</strong> BillboardHot 100 Top 10 list with 278,000 downloadssold, is <strong>the</strong> second Idol champ to perform inBuies Creek. Season 7 winner David Cookplayed a sold-out show at <strong>Campbell</strong> in 2009.The Goo Goo Dolls, known for hits like"Iris," "Slide" and "Name," hit <strong>the</strong> bigtimein 1995 with <strong>the</strong> album "A Boy NamedGoo,” which sold more than two millioncopies. The band hit its peak in 1998 with"Iris," which spent 18 weeks at No. 1 on <strong>the</strong>Billboard charts.Middle Grades Program earns state honorLorae Roukema describes <strong>the</strong> teacherpreparation program for middle grades shedirects in <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s School <strong>of</strong>Education as “small but mighty.”That might has led <strong>Campbell</strong>’s MiddleGrades Program to be honored with <strong>the</strong> firsteverTeacher Preparation Program to WatchAward for North Carolina’s Eastern Region.Given by <strong>the</strong> North Carolina Middle SchoolAssociation and <strong>the</strong> N.C. Pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong>Middle Level Education, <strong>the</strong> peer-nominatedaward recognizes excellence <strong>of</strong> middlegrade academic programs and <strong>the</strong> efforts <strong>of</strong>faculty and graduates to advance <strong>the</strong> aims <strong>of</strong>exemplary middle grade education.“This is an honor,” said Roukema, anassociate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> education at <strong>Campbell</strong>.“We were up against a lot <strong>of</strong> schools in <strong>the</strong>region that have big education departments,so for us to actually win <strong>the</strong> award makes iteven more special.”O<strong>the</strong>r universities in <strong>the</strong> same region as<strong>Campbell</strong> include East Carolina <strong>University</strong>,North Carolina State <strong>University</strong>, <strong>the</strong><strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina at Chapel Hilland <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina atWilmington.Website Gets FaceliftBig changes made to campbell.eduin late January included centeralignment,easier browsing for mobiledevices and tablets, improveddrop-down menus, quicker accessto <strong>the</strong> school’s social networks, asports news feed, an improvedevents calendar and an overall moreaes<strong>the</strong>tically pleasing look, accordingto Bob Dry, <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s head webdesigner and administrator.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 9
Law Schoolin top tier<strong>of</strong> nationalranking<strong>Campbell</strong> Law School moved into <strong>the</strong>top tier for law schools and collected itshighest ever ranking as released by U.S.News & World Report in March.The ranking is included as a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>publication’s Best Graduate Schools 2014guidebook, published in April.“This is a proud day for <strong>Campbell</strong> Lawand <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>,” said <strong>Campbell</strong>Law Interim Dean Keith Faulkner. “Thisranking is fur<strong>the</strong>r pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> continuedupward trajectory <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> law school, aswell as <strong>the</strong> strong foundation that hasbeen built over time by countless faculty,staff, students and graduates since ourfounding in 1976.”Previously unranked, <strong>Campbell</strong> is listedas 126th out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 149 ranked schools.<strong>Campbell</strong> Law ranked high in severalmetrics comprising overall rankingsincluding student/faculty ratio, <strong>the</strong>school’s bar passage rate, and <strong>the</strong>number <strong>of</strong> graduates employed ninemonths after graduation with a full-timejob lasting at least a year for which barpassage was required or a J.D. degreewas an advantage.Of <strong>the</strong> seven law schools in NorthCarolina, <strong>Campbell</strong> Law stands as one<strong>of</strong> four institutions ranked inside <strong>the</strong> toptier. The o<strong>the</strong>r three include Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and Wake Forest.<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> students loaded an entire dumpster full <strong>of</strong> debris and dirt at a home in Howards Beach,N.Y., heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> Fai<strong>the</strong> Beam.A spring well spent<strong>Campbell</strong> students spend <strong>Spring</strong> Break helping victims<strong>of</strong> Hurricane Sandy in New YorkIt had been over four months sinceHurricane Sandy slammed <strong>the</strong> East Coastwhen a team from <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>traveled north for <strong>Spring</strong> Break to lend ahelping hand to those who still needed one.The trip was an eye-opener for studentRedonno Carmon, who was surprised at <strong>the</strong>condition <strong>of</strong> not only some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> homes andbusinesses hit hard by <strong>the</strong> mammoth storm,but <strong>the</strong> difficulty <strong>of</strong> getting one’s life back ontrack after such a disaster.“If a tragedy isn't ‘close to home,’ we tendto forget that those people are still putting<strong>the</strong>ir lives back toge<strong>the</strong>r,” said Carmon, ajunior. “They are still trying to rebuild aswe go on with our lives. God taught me <strong>the</strong>importance <strong>of</strong> being active physically or inprayer for those who have been dealt <strong>the</strong>difficulty <strong>of</strong> life, whe<strong>the</strong>r it's been days ormonths.”Carmon and nearly a dozen o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Campbell</strong>students joined Campus Minister Fai<strong>the</strong>Beam in New York in March for a week <strong>of</strong>work on hurricane-damaged homes with<strong>the</strong> North Carolina Baptist Men, a groupknown for its volunteer work followingnatural disasters. Ano<strong>the</strong>r group <strong>of</strong> studentsspent <strong>Spring</strong> Break in Honduras buildingpilas, or sheds used to wash clo<strong>the</strong>s or housebathrooms, for poor families.Beam, who leads a group to work andminister in East St. Louis each December,said God steered her toward choosing NewYork as a mission destination this year; andupon seeing <strong>the</strong> damage in Newport, N.Y.,she instantly realized <strong>the</strong>ir work was needed.Peyton Bingham @pebingham … I can't wait to hear how God moves through <strong>the</strong>10 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong>@campbelledu group headed to Honduras! #prayingforyall #Godshandsandfeet #proud<strong>of</strong>yallwww.campbell.edu/alumni
around Campus“There are still many without insurance orwho simply haven’t had time to rebuild since<strong>the</strong> storm,” she said. “The family we helpedin Howards Beach [near Queens] … <strong>the</strong>husband was an NYPD <strong>of</strong>ficer and <strong>the</strong> wifewas a nurse. They’d spent all this time helpingo<strong>the</strong>rs and not focusing on <strong>the</strong>ir own needs.”Beam and her crew spent an entire daymoving dirt from <strong>the</strong>ir home, filling anentire large dumpster with dirt and debrisfrom <strong>the</strong> couple’s back yard. At ano<strong>the</strong>rhome, <strong>the</strong>y spent multiple days doing acomplete tear-out, removing walls, sheetrock,ceramic tiles and studs damaged by <strong>the</strong>flooding and days <strong>of</strong> standing water.Hard work. And hardly a typical <strong>Spring</strong>Break.“The whole experience taught me I amtougher than I thought,” said juniorCourtney West. “I continued to work andpress forward even though I was tired andsore.”It was West’s second mission trip with<strong>Campbell</strong>. For Carmon, who has volunteeredlocally with Campus Ministry several times,it was his first week-long mission trip.“There is an overwhelming peace in gettingaway from <strong>the</strong> noise and serving someonewho really needs it,” he said. “I found outhow much joy and clarity <strong>of</strong> mind <strong>the</strong>re is indoing that type <strong>of</strong> service.”Justin McKoy and Mary Beth Smith perform a scene from “The Fastest Woman Alive,” presented by <strong>the</strong> Fine ArtsDepartment in February. “Alive” tells <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> Jackie Cochran, <strong>the</strong> first woman to break <strong>the</strong> sound barrier andfounder <strong>of</strong> Women Air Force Service Pilots, or WASP. Cochran became a mentor to both Amelia Earhart andChuck Yeager, and to this day she holds more flight records than any man or woman who ever lived.Pharmacy school launches mobile app<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy& Health Sciences released a new mobileapplication for Android and Apple productsin February. The free app for smartphonesand tablets <strong>of</strong>fers instant access to news,videos and information about <strong>the</strong> College.The CPHS app connects prospective studentsto admissions criteria about <strong>the</strong> College’s nineacademic programs and six dual-degree options.“As technology changes, apps are becominga prevalent way to communicate witho<strong>the</strong>rs,” said Brenda Blackman, director <strong>of</strong>recruitment and retention at CPHS. “Wecreated our app to help with recruitingefforts, but also as a resource for currentstudents, faculty, staff and alumni becauseit is a universal way to connect with ouraudience.”Environmental sciences pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Larsen (far right) led a group <strong>of</strong> students through <strong>the</strong> woods and naturetrails surrounding <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> in January collecting trash as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> university's Week <strong>of</strong> Service, anannual event held in honor <strong>of</strong> Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King Jr. Day. The clean-up effort lasted throughout <strong>the</strong> week, <strong>of</strong>tenin sub-freezing temperatures.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 11
PhysicalTherapy takingapplications<strong>Campbell</strong> began accepting studentapplications in early February for its newDoctor <strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy program,anticipated to start spring 2014 (pendingaccreditation approval).The program will accept between 32 and 40students for <strong>the</strong> first class. Those interestedin becoming a part <strong>of</strong> that first class haveuntil Nov. 1 to submit <strong>the</strong>ir applications.Over <strong>the</strong> next decade, millions <strong>of</strong> citizensare expected to gain access to healthcare services, which include physical<strong>the</strong>rapy, due to changes in healthcarelaws and delivery. With this new accessto care, physical <strong>the</strong>rapy positions areprojected to increase 40 percent by 2020.<strong>Campbell</strong>’s new program aims to helpfill this need. The 36 month, full-timeprogram at <strong>Campbell</strong> is dedicated todeveloping independent, autonomouspractitioners who function as part <strong>of</strong> acomprehensive inter-pr<strong>of</strong>essional healthcare team, with an emphasis on care inrural communities.“<strong>Campbell</strong> is in a unique position toinfluence physical <strong>the</strong>rapist retentionrates in rural North Carolina by providingnecessary health care access to thoseregions,” said Dr. Greg Dedrick, director<strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong>’s DPT program.Students will spend <strong>the</strong> first two yearsapplying classroom knowledge withhands-on training. The final year will focusprimarily on clinical training in health carefacilities throughout North Carolina, <strong>the</strong>sou<strong>the</strong>ast region and <strong>the</strong> nation.Med school announces big partnershipSix months before it’ll open its doors tostudents, <strong>Campbell</strong>’s School <strong>of</strong> OsteopathicMedicine announced in February apartnership with Sou<strong>the</strong>astern Health and<strong>the</strong> Regional Medical Center in Lumbertonto <strong>of</strong>fer medical training opportunities forstudents.The agreement is one <strong>of</strong> several academichealth center partnerships between <strong>the</strong>newly formed medical school and majorhealth care institutions in <strong>the</strong> region.The partnership with Sou<strong>the</strong>astern Healthwould involve training opportunities forthird- and fourth-year <strong>Campbell</strong> medicalschool students, with additional residencyprograms provided post-graduation.Students and residents would have <strong>the</strong>opportunity to train alongside primary carephysicians at Sou<strong>the</strong>astern Regional MedicalCenter as well as primary care physiciansand specialists throughout Sou<strong>the</strong>asternHealth's network <strong>of</strong> 40 clinics.The <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> School <strong>of</strong>Osteopathic Medicine will open to its firstclass <strong>of</strong> 150 students in August. Studentswill spend <strong>the</strong> first two years learning on<strong>the</strong> Harnett County campus in state-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>artsimulation labs before being assignedto training opportunities in regionalcommunity hospitals.Dr. John Kauffman, dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> School <strong>of</strong>Osteopathic Medicine, said this model isideal for training primary care physicians,particularly physicians who will practice inrural and underserved areas.“By placing our students in communityhospitals for <strong>the</strong>ir third and fourth years andhaving residency programs available once <strong>the</strong>ygraduate, we believe it will enable our studentsto put down roots and become <strong>the</strong> nextgeneration <strong>of</strong> physicians who practice in thiscommunity,” said Kauffman. “These studentswill be your pediatricians, your family doctors,your internists, your surgeons, your OBGYNsand your emergency medical physicians.”COMING THIS SUMMERThe award-winning <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine will pull <strong>the</strong> curtainback on <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s School <strong>of</strong> Osteopathic Medicine,which will open its doors for students this August. Our specialedition will focus on <strong>the</strong> students, <strong>the</strong> faculty, <strong>the</strong> curriculum,<strong>the</strong> building and everything that went into creating NorthCarolina’s first medical school in 35 years.Phil Hardy @DrPhilTheThrill: Found an old video <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cardboard Boat Race at CU.12 I love @campbelledu and small school creativity!<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
around CampusQ&A WITH THE LUPTONSHow did <strong>the</strong> moveto Colombia comeabout?Andrew: We both had individuallyromanticized about doing missions inLatin America and thought that wassomething we would do as a marriedcouple later. But things lined up ina way that it was clear to us that weneeded to go to Latin America now.Photos by Bennett ScarboroughAndrew & Kate LuptonDiscipling <strong>the</strong> next generationBy Cherry Crayton<strong>Campbell</strong> alumni Andrew ('08 MBA) andLaura Kate Lupton ('04) had thought aboutdoing mission work in Latin America as amarried couple years down <strong>the</strong> road. But thingslined up in such a way, <strong>the</strong>y say, that <strong>the</strong>yneeded to go now.Andrew met Laura Kate while playing mudvolleyball at <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He was in<strong>the</strong> Lundy-Fetterman School <strong>of</strong> Business’ 3/2program, and she was a piano pedagogy major.She also was Presbyterian, she loved bluegrassmusic and she had a heart for Latin America.“That was right up my alley,” said Andrew, who’soriginally from Clyde, N.C. They married in2005. After Andrew finished his MBA from<strong>Campbell</strong> in 2008, <strong>the</strong> couple moved to St.Louis. There, Andrew earned his Master <strong>of</strong>Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary,and Laura Kate taught music at an elementaryschool for three years. Then <strong>the</strong>y joinedGlobal Youth & Family Ministries, a churchplantingorganization, and were based in Cary,where Laura Kate grew up attending PeacePresbyterian Church. In December, <strong>the</strong> coupleand <strong>the</strong>ir 1-year-old son, Fox, moved fromCary to Bogotá, Colombia, to begin a four-yearcommitment with GYFM. They’re workingwith a church-planting missions team and servemissionary families."GYFM’s mission is to serve <strong>the</strong> global churchby engaging <strong>the</strong> emerging generation with <strong>the</strong>gospel," Andrew said. "We are <strong>the</strong> primaryresources for <strong>the</strong> missionary kids we havestationed throughout Latin America. We visit<strong>the</strong>m; disciple <strong>the</strong>m; host <strong>the</strong>m in Colombia;take <strong>the</strong>m on mission trips — things that willhappen to 'normal kids' in a church’s youthprogram in <strong>the</strong> States, except we’re be pullingthat <strong>of</strong>f on an international level."Laura Kate: Our team is working onplanting five churches <strong>the</strong>re. One <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> biggest challenges <strong>the</strong>y face is nothaving people who are comfortableleading music. Instead <strong>of</strong> havingworship leaders, <strong>the</strong>y have a glorybox. You plug in <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>hymn, and <strong>the</strong> box plays a syn<strong>the</strong>sizedversion. For a lot <strong>of</strong> people, anddefinitely for young people, that’s notattractive. One <strong>of</strong> our team’s visions isto start a music school <strong>the</strong>re.How has <strong>Campbell</strong>helped prepare youfor <strong>the</strong>se missions?Andrew: <strong>Campbell</strong>’s business schoolgave me a good framework. I learnedhow institutions work and how tomanage people, and it was throughthat process that I fell in love withpastoring people. I stuck around andgot <strong>the</strong> MBA because I had seen a lot<strong>of</strong> pastors mismanage resources, bothfinancial and human. I wanted to besomeone who could serve <strong>the</strong> churchby being an effective and efficientmanager. To learn how to shepherdpeople, I went to seminary.Laura Kate: As far as being preparedto teach in a cross-cultural musicschool, I was given <strong>the</strong> tools to do thatat <strong>Campbell</strong>. My education in musicwas fantastic. I saw <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong>one generation pouring into <strong>the</strong> nextgeneration; and a lot <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors,especially those in <strong>the</strong> musicdepartment, modeled how to do that.I experienced a lot <strong>of</strong> patience andgentleness, and I find myself tryingto emulate <strong>the</strong>m when I’m teachingmusic.Read <strong>the</strong> entire interview at campbell.edu/magazinewww.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 13
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SPIRIT, PASSIONAND A WILL TO WINRight away, Mike Minter knew his footwas broken.With just over a quarter remaining in<strong>the</strong> biggest football game <strong>of</strong> his life, and withhis Carolina Pan<strong>the</strong>rs trailing a New EnglandPatriots team looking to start a dynasty, <strong>the</strong>Pan<strong>the</strong>rs’ safety hit tight end Daniel Graham— who outsized Minter by 5 inches and 60pounds — with everything he had six yardsfrom <strong>the</strong> end zone to prevent a score.The collision was violent. But it was <strong>the</strong>moment before impact — Minter plantinghis foot into <strong>the</strong> artificial turf at Houston’sReliant Stadium — when <strong>the</strong> pain hit.“I felt a pop,” Minter recalls nine years later.“When you’re playing and <strong>the</strong> adrenaline isflowing in a game like that, you don’t feel<strong>the</strong> pain. When <strong>the</strong> play’s over? Ha … it wasthrobbing. Go back and watch it again, and youcan see me hobbling around after every play.“It was pretty bad.”When sharing <strong>the</strong> legend <strong>of</strong> Mike Minter— <strong>the</strong> Carolina Pan<strong>the</strong>rs’ all-time leaderin tackles, fumble recoveries and defensivetouchdowns — it’s paramount to mentionhis performance in Super Bowl XXXVIII in2004. Six <strong>of</strong> his career-high 18 tackles in thatgame came after <strong>the</strong> broken foot, and hisperformance helped <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rs nearly pull<strong>of</strong>f one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> biggest upsets in Super Bowlhistory (<strong>the</strong> Patriots won on a last-secondfield goal).Minter remembers telling <strong>the</strong> trainers tosimply tie his shoe tighter after <strong>the</strong> break. Heeven refused painkillers, relying instead onthat adrenaline to get him through.Passion. Grit. Heart. Leadership. These arebut a few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> adjectives used to describenot only his career-defining game, but <strong>the</strong>entirety <strong>of</strong> Mike Minter’s nine-year NFLcareer.And those words found <strong>the</strong>ir way to BuiesCreek on Nov. 27, <strong>the</strong> day Minter was namedhead coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s footballprogram.“Mike’s spirit, passion and will to winwere evident to me from our very firstconversation,” <strong>Campbell</strong> Athletic DirectorBob Roller beamed before a packed room on<strong>the</strong> day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> announcement.“I am convinced that <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>and Camel football is about to experience atransformational change.”‘RUN THROUGH A WALLFOR THE MAN ...’It's early February ... almost nine years to<strong>the</strong> day <strong>of</strong> his Super Bowl experience — andnearly three months since being tabbed toturn around <strong>Campbell</strong>’s struggling footballprogram. Minter is still settling into hissomewhat bare <strong>of</strong>fice that looks out over <strong>the</strong>under-renovation Barker-Lane Stadium.It’s <strong>the</strong> day after Super Bowl XLVII — a nailbiterbetween <strong>the</strong> 49ers and Ravens muchlike <strong>the</strong> one he played in — and Minter isasked what he remembers most about playingon <strong>the</strong> ultimate stage. His answer has nothingto do with a broken foot.“The disappointment that we didn’t get itdone,” Minter says, his smile giving way toclenched teeth. “You have fond memories<strong>of</strong> preparation, all <strong>the</strong> games that led to it,running out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tunnel and o<strong>the</strong>r things16 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
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1974Mike Minter is born onJan. 15 in Cleveland,Ohio.1984Living in Oklahoma,9-year-old Minterfalls in love with <strong>the</strong><strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nebraskawhile watching <strong>the</strong>Orange Bowl againstMiami.1992Minter earns ascholarship to playfootball at Nebraskaand redshirts hisfreshman year.1995Minter returns fromknee surgery tostart every game forNebraska and recordssix tackles in <strong>the</strong> 96Fiesta Bowl. Nebraskawins its second nationaltitle in two years.1990199520001991As a senior at LawtonHigh School inOklahoma, Minterleads <strong>the</strong> state’s largestclassification in rushingwith 1,589 yards and21 touchdowns. He alsoaverages 21 points pergame for <strong>the</strong> school’sbasketball team.Academically, he makes<strong>the</strong> National HonorSociety.19931994Minter plays every game as a backup safety for <strong>the</strong>Big 8 champion Cornhuskers, who lose <strong>the</strong> OrangeBowl to Florida State. Also that year, Mike isintroduced to his future wife, Kim, on a blind datein Lincoln, Neb. They marry soon after.Now a starter, Minter’sseason is cut short twogames into <strong>the</strong> seasonwhen he tears his ACL.Nebraska wins its firstnational title since1971.1996Minter is named to <strong>the</strong>First Team All Big 12squad after recordingfive interceptions and51 tackles during hissenior year. Nebraskafinishes 11-2 and beatsVirginia Tech in <strong>the</strong>Orange Bowl.1997Minter is picked in <strong>the</strong>second round (<strong>the</strong> 56thoverall selection) by<strong>the</strong> Carolina Pan<strong>the</strong>rs.He’s named <strong>the</strong> startingsafety six games into hisrookie season.like that. But when I look back, it’s alwaysthat field goal at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> game thatbeat us. The first thing that comes to yourmind after that is you were so close, and youdidn’t get it done.”Minter “got it done” twice as a safety andlinebacker at <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nebraska,which won two national championships in<strong>the</strong> mid-90s during his time <strong>the</strong>re. And hehopes his time at <strong>Campbell</strong> — his first gigas head coach on <strong>the</strong> collegiate level — leadsto unchartered territory for a program thatreturned to football only five years ago.Namely, Minter wants wins. And a PioneerLeague title. And a shot at <strong>the</strong> FCS play<strong>of</strong>fs.“The only way to grade my time here willbe by wins and losses,” he says. “That’s howI grade myself. I want <strong>Campbell</strong> in Year 1to have a winning record and compete for aleague title. I don’t want us to be a laughingstock … I want teams to fear us.”Getting <strong>the</strong> right coaches and players in willgo a long way toward winning, Minter says.He also wants players who will raise <strong>the</strong> teamGPA and players willing to pitch in and help<strong>the</strong>ir community (something else that’s alwaysbrought up when people speak <strong>of</strong> Minter’stime with <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rs).He takes over a <strong>Campbell</strong> program coming<strong>of</strong>f its worst season since returning to footballin 2008. A year after its first winning record,a 6-5 campaign under coach Dale Steele, <strong>the</strong>Camels dropped to 1-10 in 2012 and 0-8 inleague play.In three months, Minter has molded acoaching staff and in February announcedhis first signing class, a class that got <strong>the</strong>attention <strong>of</strong> some in <strong>the</strong> state for Minter’sability to land big names despite <strong>Campbell</strong>’sstatus as a non-scholarship football program.“We’ve definitely hit <strong>the</strong> ground running,”says Minter, who left Liberty <strong>University</strong> asan assistant under Turner Gill to come to<strong>Campbell</strong>. “I wasn’t coming into this jobblindly, by any means. I watched what CoachGill had to go through at Liberty, and I’vetalked a lot with him about what it takes to18 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
2001 2002Under new head coachJohn Fox, <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rsimprove to 7-9.The Pan<strong>the</strong>rs lose afranchise-record 15games in a row andfinish 1-15.2004The third seed in <strong>the</strong> NFC play<strong>of</strong>fs, <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rsearn <strong>the</strong>ir first Super Bowl berth in February.Minter records a career-high 18 tackles in <strong>the</strong>Pan<strong>the</strong>rs’ 32-29 loss to <strong>the</strong> New England Patriots.He breaks his foot on <strong>the</strong> second-to-last play <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>third quarter, but remains in <strong>the</strong> game to record sixtackles in <strong>the</strong> fourth quarter.2009Minter declares he is consideringa run for <strong>the</strong> U.S. House <strong>of</strong>Representatives, but ultimatelydecides against running. He wins aNorth Carolina state title as headcoach <strong>of</strong> First Assembly ChristianHigh School near Charlotte.2005 2010 20152003The Pan<strong>the</strong>rs finish <strong>the</strong>season 11-5 and win <strong>the</strong>NFC South.20062007Minter is inductedinto <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>Nebraska Football Hall<strong>of</strong> Fame.Minter announces hisretirement from <strong>the</strong>NFL in August. In10 seasons with <strong>the</strong>Carolina Pan<strong>the</strong>rs,Minter is <strong>the</strong> franchise’sall-time leading tackler(790) and ranks thirdall-time in interceptions(15) and first all-time indefensive touchdowns(4) and fumblerecoveries (8).20112012Minter spends oneseason as an assistantcoach at Johnson C.Smith <strong>University</strong> inCharlotte.Minter spends oneseason as <strong>the</strong> specialteams coach at Liberty<strong>University</strong>. A few weeksafter <strong>the</strong> season ends,he accepts <strong>the</strong> job ashead football coach at<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>.start <strong>of</strong>f right with a program.”The first thing Minter did with <strong>the</strong> playersleft over from that 1-10 squad was sit downwith every single one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m … more than90 students in all. That task took weeks, butMinter calls <strong>the</strong> meetings “fun,” and says itwas necessary to move forward.“I got to look into <strong>the</strong>ir eyes, and <strong>the</strong>y lookedback at mine. I hope <strong>the</strong>y saw <strong>the</strong> kind <strong>of</strong>coach I’m going to be,” he says. “These guyswant direction. They want energy. They wantto be taught.”One thing that surprised Minter about histeam was its closeness.“Everyone said this football team wasa family,” he adds. “It’s a great familyatmosphere around here. You don’t normallyget that coming <strong>of</strong>f a 1-10 season. Younormally see bickering and fighting. So Idon’t think I really have to focus on building‘family’ here … we already have it.”As Minter stated in his press conference backin November, he knows a thing or two aboutwhat it takes to rise to <strong>the</strong> top after a dreadfulseason. On his first day on <strong>the</strong> job, Minterrecalled <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rs’ 1-15 season in 2001, aseason when <strong>the</strong> team lost 15 in a row afteran opening day win. The following season,under new head coach John Fox (now headcoach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Denver Broncos), <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rsimproved to 7-9; and in 2003 went 11-5 andstormed through <strong>the</strong> play<strong>of</strong>fs in January 2004to earn <strong>the</strong> franchise’s only Super Bowl berth.From 1-15 to NFC champs in two seasons… it’s an experience Minter can point towhen he’s tasked with proving to a recruitthat <strong>Campbell</strong> can turn its program aroundand do it quickly.“At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day, that’s what life is allabout … learning from your experiencesand sharing those experiences so o<strong>the</strong>rs canrelate,” Minter says. “It’s one thing to cometo <strong>Campbell</strong> and say I’ll help you get from1-10 to a league championship. It’s ano<strong>the</strong>rthing to be able to tell <strong>the</strong>m I was in <strong>the</strong> sameboat; and yes, we made it to <strong>the</strong> Super Bowl.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 19
<strong>the</strong> early '90s, says his playing experiencemeans a lot to recruits and <strong>the</strong>ir parents.“It means a lot to <strong>the</strong>m that I’ve been <strong>the</strong>re… that I was on two national championshipteams and that I played on Sunday,” Mintersays. “More importantly, <strong>the</strong>y see my vision<strong>of</strong> where this program can go, regardless <strong>of</strong>where we’re at or where we’ve been. I don’tmake any bones about it … I want to coach<strong>the</strong>se kids for <strong>the</strong> next level. I want guysdrafted. I want <strong>the</strong>m striving for <strong>the</strong> nextlevel. When I took over <strong>the</strong> head coachingjob at [First Assembly Christian Academyin Concord], we went from having no guysrecruited to 12. We’re going to get it done.”‘IN AWE OF THE TREES’Mike Minter was in <strong>the</strong> third grade <strong>the</strong> firsttime he put on shoulder pads and a helmet.“I just knew,” he says, recalling <strong>the</strong> moment.“It’s not a feeling I can describe, but I knew Iwas at home. I knew I was going to love thisgame.”“I got to look into <strong>the</strong>ir eyes, and <strong>the</strong>y lookedback at mine. I hope <strong>the</strong>y saw <strong>the</strong> kind <strong>of</strong> coachI’m going to be. These guys want direction.They want energy. They want to be taught.”You get more credibility when you’ve walked<strong>the</strong> walk.”It’s likely that credibility played a big partin <strong>Campbell</strong>’s 16-man signing class, whichincluded two highly touted quarterbacks —Middle Creek High School’s David Salmonand Brian Hudson, a transfer from Libertywho started two games for <strong>the</strong> Flames in 2012.Salmon, who threw for 3,303 passing yardsand a school-record 36 touchdowns as asenior for Middle Creek (located in Apex)and was named his conference’s Player <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Year in 2012, said he was considering<strong>Campbell</strong> even before Minter’s hire; but hewas sold after just his first phone conversationwith <strong>the</strong> coach.“Just on <strong>the</strong> phone, he brings an energythat just makes you want to go run througha wall for <strong>the</strong> man,” says Salmon, whosefa<strong>the</strong>r was a punter at N.C. State and playedpr<strong>of</strong>essionally for <strong>the</strong> Minnesota Vikings.“His fire, energy and love for <strong>the</strong> game weresomething I wanted to be a part <strong>of</strong>. He reallywants to turn <strong>the</strong> program around, and I’mexcited to be a part <strong>of</strong> starting a new era <strong>of</strong><strong>Campbell</strong> football.”Minter, who himself was highly recruitedcoming out <strong>of</strong> high school in Oklahoma inBy <strong>the</strong> time he hit high school in Lawton,Okla., Minter’s athletic gifts were apparent.In football, he twice led Lawton to <strong>the</strong>second round <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> play<strong>of</strong>fs as a runningback; and in his senior year in 1991, he led<strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> Oklahoma with 1,589 yardsrushing and 21 touchdowns. In basketball, heaveraged 21 points per game as a guard.All that, and he made <strong>the</strong> National HonorSociety.In 1992, Minter was one <strong>of</strong> three Oklahomarecruits to sign with <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>Nebraska and legendary head coach TomOsborne. Despite just about everybody elsein <strong>the</strong> state bleeding Sooner crimson, Minterhad eyed Nebraska ever since watchingOsborne’s bunch play <strong>the</strong> classic 1984Orange Bowl, where <strong>the</strong> unbeaten Huskerslost to Miami, 31-30. After that game,Minter would spend <strong>the</strong> next eight yearslearning all he could about Nebraska andCoach Osborne.“Coach Osborne is <strong>the</strong> greatest man I know,hands down,” Minter says. “The thing he had… he had a personal touch with every singleplayer. He genuinely cared for <strong>the</strong>m. And itwas more than just football … he cared about<strong>the</strong>ir grades, <strong>the</strong>ir lives. He just understood20 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
how to be real with everybody, and thosethings are what I definitely take from him.”Minter said Osborne also taught his team tobe physical. At 5-10, 190 pounds, Minterwas smaller than <strong>the</strong> prototypical safety/linebacker for a big-time college footballprogram. But under Osborne, Minter wasa fierce hitter and ball hawk who rackedup several “player-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>-week” and allconferenceawards, especially during hissenior year in 1996.Minter was a sophomore and tore his ACLduring Nebraska’s national title run in1994 and started every game during itsrepeat title year in 1995. In his senior year,Nebraska went 11-2 and won <strong>the</strong> OrangeBowl. Those teams saw big names likeHeisman Trophy candidate Tommy Frazierand NFL stars Ahman Green, GrantWistrom, Chris Dishman, Jason Peter,Zach Wiegert and Lawrence Phillips.“A lot <strong>of</strong> us went on to play in <strong>the</strong>NFL,” Minter says. “It was fun. Wewere just dominant. We walked ontothat field, and we knew we were goingto beat you. And <strong>the</strong>y knew it, too.”Minter says he started thinking about<strong>the</strong> NFL after watching some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Nebraska upperclassmen get draftedduring his freshman and sophomoreyears … players he thought privately hewas better than. Minter’s call to <strong>the</strong> NFLcame in 1997 when he was selected in<strong>the</strong> second round (56th overall) by <strong>the</strong>Carolina Pan<strong>the</strong>rs, a team that had justcome into existence two years prior. Theteam’s newness, in addition to Minter’slife spent mostly in <strong>the</strong> midwest, mean<strong>the</strong> knew very little about <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rs,<strong>the</strong> city <strong>of</strong> Charlotte or <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> NorthCarolina on draft day.“I knew Michael Jordan played <strong>the</strong>re and wasfrom <strong>the</strong>re, but that’s about it,” Minter sayswith a laugh. “But I was anxious to get <strong>the</strong>reand see what it was like. And nervous …very nervous. I had a lot <strong>of</strong> different feelingsheading <strong>the</strong>re.”Of all <strong>the</strong> things that could have an earlyimpact on Minter’s NFL career, what heremembers most about North Carolinaearly on were <strong>the</strong> trees. And <strong>the</strong> hills.Coming from <strong>the</strong> flatlands <strong>of</strong> Nebraska andOklahoma, Minter said he’d never seen somany trees.“It was weird, but I was in awe,” Minter says.“It’s something I’ll always remember. I justcouldn’t believe how many <strong>the</strong>re were andhow nice it was.”Apparently, it was a nice thing to focus on.Just six games into his rookie season, Minterbecame <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rs’ starting safety, a titlehe would hold for <strong>the</strong> next 10 seasons. Heended his career as <strong>the</strong> Pan<strong>the</strong>rs’ all-timeleading tackler (790), and he currently standsthird in all-time interceptions with 15 (four<strong>of</strong> which he returned for touchdowns, whichis still a team record). His name is routinely<strong>2013</strong> FOOTBALLSCHEDULEAll kick<strong>of</strong>f times to beannounced at a later dateAug. 31: @ CharlotteSept. 7: ViRginia-WiseSept. 14: Charleston Sou<strong>the</strong>rnSept. 28: @ ValparaisoOct. 5: Morehead State(Family Weekend)Oct. 12: @ ButlerOct. 19: JacksonvilleOct. 26: Mercer(homecoming)Nov. 2: @ StetsonNov. 9: MaristNov. 16: @ Davidsonmentioned when all-time Pan<strong>the</strong>r squadsare announced, and Minter’s charity workin Charlotte during his playing days has alsomade him a fan and community favorite over<strong>the</strong> years.“One <strong>of</strong> my goals coming into <strong>the</strong> league wasto play for one football team,” says Minter.“To play that long in <strong>the</strong> NFL for one team,you have to be consistent, you have to be alittle lucky and you have to be loyal. I fell inlove with Charlotte and North Carolina. Ihad opportunities to play elsewhere, but thiswas it for me. I knew it all along.”Retirement in his mid-30s meant a crossroadsfor Minter, who dabbled with politicsand invested in and started a handful <strong>of</strong>businesses in those first few years post-NFL.One thing was certain … he was not going tobecome a football coach.“I just didn’t want to be that guy,” he says. “Iwas running away from what I knew I wascalled to do. Politics, nonpr<strong>of</strong>its, businesses,public speaking … those are <strong>the</strong> routes Ichose to go.”But in 2008, a friend <strong>of</strong> his who served asathletic director for First AssemblyChristian Academy near Charlotte askedMinter if he’d consider becoming <strong>the</strong>head <strong>of</strong> football operations. Minteraccepted, telling himself it was justas much about business as it wasfootball (plus it had nothing to do withcoaching); but soon after his hiring,FACA’s coach resigned. That year,Minter took over as coach.“I took <strong>the</strong> job, and <strong>of</strong> course, Iimmediately fell in love with it,” he says.“I knew I would, but at that time, like Isaid, I didn’t want to be that guy.”In three years, Minter posted a 35-4combined record at FACA and tookhis team to two state championships.He left <strong>the</strong> high school level to becomespecial teams coordinator at Johnson C.Smith <strong>University</strong> in Charlotte. Again,he left his mark. In 2010, JCSU wasranked 137th in <strong>the</strong> nation in puntreturn average, and after one year withMinter, it was ranked fifth nationally.That one year led to a spot on CoachGill’s staff as special teams coordinatorat Liberty <strong>University</strong>. At Liberty, Mintercoached three athletes to all-Big Southspecial teams selections.But even before he joined Liberty, Minterwas hoping a head coaching job would be inhis near future. At Johnson C. Smith, he seta goal <strong>of</strong> being a head coach in five years. On<strong>the</strong> day he accepted <strong>the</strong> job at <strong>Campbell</strong>, he’ddone it in three.“When I got <strong>the</strong> call, I was ready,” Mintersays. “I remember walking out onto <strong>the</strong> fieldwith five weeks left at Liberty and knowingin my heart I was ready. Five weeks later,<strong>Campbell</strong> called.”www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 21
‘I MIGHT HITSOMEBODY’Coaching was in <strong>the</strong> spotlight <strong>of</strong> this year’sSuper Bowl with Jim and John Harbaughbecoming <strong>the</strong> first bro<strong>the</strong>rs to ever face eacho<strong>the</strong>r as head coaches in <strong>the</strong> big game.Watching Jim Harbaugh on <strong>the</strong> sidelinesfor <strong>the</strong> San Francisco 49ers was inspiringfor Minter for a different reason. Just nineyears ago — months after Minter’s SuperBowl — Harbaugh was named head footballcoach at <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> San Diego. USD,like <strong>Campbell</strong>, is a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> PioneerFootball League. In Harbaugh’s first seasonat USD, he went 7-4. The following season,<strong>the</strong> Toreros were 11-1 and Pioneer Leaguechampions. They followed up in 2006 withano<strong>the</strong>r 11-1 record and ano<strong>the</strong>r PL title.Like Minter, Harbaugh had a successfulcareer in <strong>the</strong> NFL as a player. Also likeMinter, he spent a few seasons as an assistantcoach after his retirement before landingat USD. That job led to <strong>the</strong> top spot atStanford; and four seasons later, Harbaughwas in <strong>the</strong> NFL.“It gets me excited,” Minter says. “You’rewatching <strong>the</strong> guy coach in <strong>the</strong> Super Bowl,and guess what? He started in <strong>the</strong> PioneerLeague. Not a ton <strong>of</strong> people know whatTOP PHOTO: Mike Minter addresses <strong>the</strong> media and fans during <strong>the</strong> press conference announcing him as <strong>Campbell</strong>'snew head football coach in December. BOTTOM: From left to right, Minter's daughter McKenna, his wifeKim, daughter Brianna and son Isaiah. Not pictured is his oldest son, Mike Jr.<strong>the</strong> Pioneer League is … but I think it’sa great league. When I tell people aboutHarbaugh, <strong>the</strong>y get it. His story definitelygives you hope that you can get it done fromanywhere.”<strong>Campbell</strong>’s first game in <strong>2013</strong> will holda lot <strong>of</strong> meaning for Minter, and not justbecause it’s his first as a head coach. OnAug. 31, <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> will travel toUNC-Charlotte for that football program’sfirst-ever game. It’s a program that Minterwas a big ambassador for and a program thatseriously considered Minter for head coachbefore it instead went with Brad Lambert.Charlotte will spend its first two seasons in<strong>the</strong> FCS with <strong>Campbell</strong> before moving to<strong>the</strong> FBS with larger programs in 2015.Minter’s emotions — his first game with22 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
<strong>Campbell</strong> against a program he helpedlaunch in <strong>the</strong> city where he spent his entireNFL career — will be high on that lastSaturday <strong>of</strong> August this year.“I might hit somebody,” Minter saysexcitedly, fists tapping <strong>the</strong> table in front<strong>of</strong> him. “They may have to get me <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong>sidelines or give me a helmet. Even put mein <strong>the</strong> press box. I’m going to be excited …it’ll be a big game for us. It’s going to be abit surreal for me on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r sideline, butI’m looking forward to it. It’s a day where<strong>Campbell</strong> can come out against a biggerprogram and set <strong>the</strong> tone for things tocome. It’s going to be a huge opportunityfor us.”Minter says he’s happy with <strong>the</strong> way thingshave turned out, and he can think <strong>of</strong> nobetter place to be than <strong>Campbell</strong>. From<strong>the</strong> time he was first considered for <strong>the</strong> job,to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial announcement all <strong>the</strong> waythrough Signing Day, Minter says he’s beenwelcomed to Buies Creek with open arms.“<strong>Campbell</strong> pride is just unbelievable,” hesays. “Everything I’ve needed since I go<strong>the</strong>re, I’ve had. And if it wasn’t <strong>the</strong>re, <strong>the</strong>ygot it for me. The support here is great, and<strong>the</strong> enthusiasm is even better. Combine allthat toge<strong>the</strong>r, and you have <strong>the</strong> winningingredients.”While his focus will be on football inNorth Carolina, Minter will keep one eyeon Nebraska this year as his son finisheshis high school career in Lincoln. MichaelMinter Jr., who’s rushed for 2,763 yards and32 touchdowns in his sophomore and juniorseasons, is already a highly touted recruitwho, like his dad, hopes to one day play atNebraska. Younger bro<strong>the</strong>r Isaiah Minterwill be a junior on <strong>the</strong> high school footballteam next year.Mike Minter says he’s enjoyed goingthrough <strong>the</strong> recruitment process with hissons, and he’s excited about <strong>the</strong>ir futures.His advice to <strong>the</strong>m?“Have fun. That’s what’s most important,”he says. “Go where your gut tells you togo. You’ll know … if you go with your gut,you’ll be fine.“And you never know. Maybe <strong>the</strong>ir gut willsay <strong>Campbell</strong>,” he adds with a smile.<strong>2013</strong> RECRUITS<strong>Campbell</strong> head football coach Mike Minter announced <strong>the</strong> Camels' <strong>2013</strong> recruiting class inFebruary. “There are a lot <strong>of</strong> great football players in this group,” says Minter. “I'm really excitedbecause we got <strong>the</strong> No. 1 guy that we wanted at every position we targeted. I'm just ecstatic thatwe were able to get <strong>the</strong> caliber <strong>of</strong> guys that we got in here for our first recruiting class.”Blake Aaron (6-2, 270) OffensiveLineman, Middle Creek HS (Apex). Namedsecond team all-conference as a senior in2012. Earned <strong>the</strong> Middle Creek TrenchesAward as a senior.Chris Beaty (6-0, 180) DefensiveBack, North Cabarras HS (Kannapolis).Posted 28 catches, 418 yards and 5touchdowns in 2012. Born in Lawton, Okla.(Mike Minter’s hometown).Ryan Dowell (6-6, 300) OffensiveLine, Middle Creek HS (Apex). Named firstteam all-conference as a senior in 2012.Darren Flowers (6-1, 210)Linebacker, Oscar Smith HS (Va.). Letteredfour seasons at nationally-ranked OscarSmith High. Collected all-district, all-regionand all-Tidewater accolades. Named VirginiaPreps All-State and South District Player <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Year.Andrew Franklin (6-4, 290)Offensive Line, Enka HS (Enka, N.C.).Twice named to <strong>the</strong> Best <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> West N.C.squad. A two-time All-Mountain AthleticConference performer and 2012 NC/SCShrine Bowl participant.Keith Goss (6-0, 215) Running Back,A.C. Flora HS (Columbia, S.C.). Namedto <strong>the</strong> South Carolina North-South All-Stargame as a linebacker. Rushed 96 times for836 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior andrecorded 102 tackles and 5 sacks on defense.Mark Greico (6-5, 250) DefensiveLine, Gilbert HS (S.C.). Named all-areaas a defensive end and collected all-regionhonorable mention as a senior. Combinedfor 86 tackles, 3 sacks and an interceptionreturned for a touchdown as a senior.Brian Hudson (6-3, 220)Quarterback, Brook Point HS (Va.) andLiberty <strong>University</strong>. Played in 11 gamesin 2012 for Liberty, making two starts atquarterback…Passed for 498 yards and fourtouchdowns, completing 39-<strong>of</strong>-67 passeswith an interception. Threw for 2,200 yardsand 23 touchdowns as a high school senior.Josh Hutto (6-4, 280), Offensive Line,Hanover HS (Va.). Named first team alldistrictand second team all-region as a juniorand a senior.J’Wan Lewis (6-0, 175), DefensiveBack, Bunn HS. Posted 65 tackles, 3interceptions and 11 pass breakups as asenior.Tony McWhite (5-11, 185), DefensiveBack, Keenan HS (S.C.). Named first teamall-region in 2011 and 2012.David Salmon (6-2, 190)Quarterback, Middle Creek HS (Apex).Passed for 3,303 yards and a school-record36 touchdowns as a senior, adding 157 yardsrushing and six scores on <strong>the</strong> ground. Passedfor 6,194 yards and 61 touchdowns on 433completions in two varsity seasons.Trevor Sheets (6-4, 255) OffensiveLine, Providence HS (Charlotte). NamedProvidence High School's 2012 MostValuable Offensive Lineman.Bryce Thompson (5-10, 190),Kicker, Providence HS (Charlotte) andTowson. Converted 47-<strong>of</strong>-50 PATs as a seniorand 12-<strong>of</strong>-17 field goal attempts. Placed 75percent <strong>of</strong> kick<strong>of</strong>fs in <strong>the</strong> end zone.Tre Webster (5-11, 175), DefensiveBack, Science Hill HS (Tenn.). Voted secondteamall-conference as a senior in his onlyseason <strong>of</strong> high school football.Sheldon Williams (6-7, 255) TightEnd, First Assembly Christian (Concord).A North Carolina Shrine Bowl selection.Named to <strong>the</strong> Blue Grey National All-StarClassic. Posted 37 receptions for 935 yardsand 11 touchdowns as a junior.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 23
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Meet CarlThe Man Behind <strong>the</strong> scenes(and yes, that's really Brett Favre)The list <strong>of</strong> A-list sports stars andcelebrities Carl Heinemann (’87)has worked with over <strong>the</strong> yearsis so vast and so impressive, listing just afew <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m doesn’t do it justice.But we’ll do it anyway: Kobe Bryant. TigerWoods. Dan Marino. Brett Favre. JustinTimberlake. Carrie Underwood. Jewel.When <strong>the</strong> spotlight is shining on thosestars, Heinemann is usually <strong>the</strong> manmaking sure that lighting is perfect. Forthat reason, he's not <strong>the</strong> kind <strong>of</strong> "star"you'd instantly recognize on <strong>the</strong> street.But for <strong>the</strong> past 30-plus years,Heinemann has made a name for himselfas a producer, videographer and evenstoryteller for big-time productions likeESPN and NFL Films, to name a few. Awinner <strong>of</strong> two regional Emmy Awards,he picked up his first national Emmy in2012 for a feature that aired on ESPN2telling <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> Conner and CaydenLong, Tennessee bro<strong>the</strong>rs whose love<strong>of</strong> sports and dedication to each o<strong>the</strong>rtouched a nation.In early February, Heinemann was inNew Orleans shooting his fourth SuperBowl for NFL Films. Two days before<strong>the</strong> big game — while walking alonga crowded Canal Street holding a cellphone — Heinemann took time to chatwith <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine about SuperBowls, celebrities, his <strong>Campbell</strong> days andgetting started in <strong>the</strong> business.Q: You're talking to us fromdowntown New Orleans justdays away from <strong>the</strong> biggestsporting event on <strong>the</strong> planet... tell us why you're <strong>the</strong>re andwhat you're doing?For each Super Bowl, NFL Films fliesin several photographers like myself forthis game. NFL Films, to me, is like <strong>the</strong>upper echelon <strong>of</strong> sports television, andit was always a dream <strong>of</strong> mine to workin sports and work for <strong>the</strong>m. WhenNFL Films asks you to work for <strong>the</strong>m,you’re honored.As for what I’m doing, I don’t exactlyknow yet. I’m a cameraman, a director<strong>of</strong> photography by trade, and I won’tget my assignments until just before<strong>the</strong> game. There will be probably 45cinematographers and cameramenin town for this game, and everyonewill have a different assignment. Oneperson’s sole job may be to get <strong>the</strong> cointoss … ano<strong>the</strong>r’s will be to simply film<strong>the</strong> AFC Team or follow a certain aspect<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> game.They even have four guys each at a corner<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> field, and <strong>the</strong>ir jobs are to get <strong>the</strong>MVP as he’s coming <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> field and filmhim saying, “I’m going to Disney World!”By no means am I one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> top guysdoing this. But I’m honored to be doingit. When you wear <strong>the</strong> NFL Filmscredential at <strong>the</strong>se games, <strong>the</strong>re’s instantrespect.Q: What's your Super Bowlhistory? How many have youworked?This is my fourth. A couple <strong>of</strong> yearsback in Miami, I remember when[NFL Films founder, <strong>the</strong> late] SteveSabol addressed all <strong>of</strong> us before <strong>the</strong>game, and he told all <strong>of</strong> us working <strong>the</strong>game, “You’ll go out <strong>the</strong>re today, andyou might not get anything. But some<strong>of</strong> you … you’ll get that fog rolling inor <strong>the</strong> perfect shot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ball comingthrough <strong>the</strong> fog on a long touchdown.Some <strong>of</strong> you will get that signifyingmoment. Just that one moment. That’sall we need from you."I’ve done what I do for a lot <strong>of</strong> yearsnow, and I’ve met a lot <strong>of</strong> celebrities,sports stars and even presidents over<strong>the</strong> years. I don’t really get awestruck.But when Steve Sabol spoke to us, Iwas awestruck.Q: Have you ever captured that'signifying moment' in an NFLgame?In 2000, I was covering <strong>the</strong> AFCPlay<strong>of</strong>fs for ESPN, and I was part <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Tennessee Titans-Buffalo Bills crewfor <strong>the</strong> famous “Music City Miracle”game. [Editor’s Note: The Music CityMiracle ended on a wild 80-yardkick<strong>of</strong>f return after a backwardswww.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 25
camera … <strong>the</strong> best cameramen and directorsare generally laid back and don’t get toocaught up in <strong>the</strong> accolades.My wife did post a picture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> awardon Facebook. That was <strong>the</strong> extent <strong>of</strong> mybragging, I suppose.Q: Of <strong>the</strong> athletes and celebritiesyou've worked with, who has stuckwith you and made <strong>the</strong> biggestimpression on you?I was a fan <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> athletes I’ve workedwith, so meeting people like Wayne Gretzkyand Dan Marino or Tiger Woods and JackNicklaus … it’s pretty darn cool. I lived inMiami for 10 years and went to high school<strong>the</strong>re, so meeting Marino was a big moment.You can’t make a big deal out <strong>of</strong> it becauseyou’re a pr<strong>of</strong>essional, and in <strong>the</strong> end, we allput our pants on <strong>the</strong> same, but it’s cool.A few weeks back, I was in Oxford, Miss.,shooting an Ole Miss-Kentucky basketballgame to get <strong>the</strong> footage <strong>the</strong>y use during<strong>the</strong> telecast like <strong>the</strong> outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> arena orperspectives TV cameras don’t get. I was on<strong>the</strong> court during <strong>the</strong> shoot-around, and <strong>the</strong>rewas a man next to me with a hat on and aratty coat. He looked at me, nodded at meand we said “hello.” Then it occurred to me… wow, that’s Morgan Freeman. I work withathletes and musicians a lot, but I don’t see alot <strong>of</strong> movie stars. I mean, that’s <strong>the</strong> guy whoplays God [in <strong>the</strong> film “Bruce Almighty"].Q: Can you tell us about your timeat <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> and whatgot you started in <strong>the</strong> business?I transferred to <strong>Campbell</strong> and went <strong>the</strong>re forabout three-and-a-half years before graduatingin '87. I wasn’t <strong>the</strong> most studious person, butI got through.I was in communications studies with[current <strong>Campbell</strong> Sports InformationDirector] Stan Cole, and everything in ourTV classes came out <strong>of</strong> a book since we didn’thave a studio or equipment on campus.Stan and I both played tennis and competedagainst each o<strong>the</strong>r in that and when we bothwrote for The <strong>Campbell</strong> Times.By <strong>the</strong> time I was a junior, I did everythingI could to get an internship in television.And luckily, I had a great uncle who for30-plus years worked in TV in New YorkCity. I called him that year and said, “Hey,we share <strong>the</strong> same last name, and you’re mydad’s uncle, so can I get an internship?” Hegot me in touch with someone at NBC, andso I worked in Manhattan for three monthsin 1986. I worked in <strong>the</strong> unit productiondepartment booking big events, which gaveme <strong>the</strong> opportunity to hang out on <strong>the</strong> setswith guys like Bob Costas, Marv Albert andDavid Letterman.Here I am, this college kid hanging out with<strong>the</strong>se guys having cocktails at Hurley’s andmeeting Tom Hanks and Paul Shaffer.My career came full circle recently whenI was asked to work <strong>the</strong> NBA play<strong>of</strong>fs forTNT with Albert, and <strong>the</strong>n I worked forReal Sports on HBO with Costas. Nei<strong>the</strong>rremembered me, but I told <strong>the</strong>m both aboutmy summer in New York. So don’t forget …<strong>the</strong> person you meet tomorrow may be <strong>the</strong>same person you’re working for 20 years later.It’s good advice to never burn bridges.<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> was very good forme. It got me where I needed to go. AndI’d be willing to talk with any <strong>Campbell</strong>student today who’s looking for advice in thispr<strong>of</strong>ession.Visit www.cmheinemann.comReba McEntireKobe BryantPatric Hornqvistwww.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 27
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Ian Scott was 18 and found himself, <strong>of</strong> all places, at a small rural airportnear Clinton, North Carolina, on Sept. 11, 2001. O Upon hearingabout <strong>the</strong> attacks on <strong>the</strong> United States — three passenger jets hijackedand crashed into New York City’s World Trade Center and <strong>the</strong> Pentagon inWashington, D.C., and a fourth jet (bound for <strong>the</strong> nation’s capital) crashedinto a field in Pennsylvania — Scott hurried to his hotel room and like justabout every American that day, parked himself in front <strong>of</strong> a television and,horrified, watched it all unfold. O “I remember sitting <strong>the</strong>re thinking, ‘Well… here we go,’” recalled <strong>the</strong> Sanford native, who turns 30 this March. Withindays, Scott was training with <strong>the</strong> U.S. Military — which he joined earlier thatBY BILLY LIGGETTyear — and preparing for war. O By 2003, he was on <strong>the</strong> first wave <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>U.S. invasion <strong>of</strong> Iraq. A decade later, Scott is on <strong>the</strong> first wave again. O Thistime, he’s among <strong>the</strong> few dozen students at <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> enrolled in <strong>the</strong>College <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences’ new homeland security major. The junior wants acareer working for <strong>the</strong> federal government, and he thinks courses on domesticcounterterrorism, protecting critical infrastructure, border security and responseto catastrophic events will give him <strong>the</strong> upper hand, as still a relatively smallnumber <strong>of</strong> four-year universities in <strong>the</strong> U.S. <strong>of</strong>fer homeland security as a fulldegree. In fact, <strong>Campbell</strong> is <strong>the</strong> only four-year school in North Carolina to do so.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 29
"Homeland security’ wasn’ta big part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Americanlexicon prior to 9/11. Today,<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s newestmajor is training students forcareers in this still-new,ever-growing field."Scott is older than many <strong>of</strong> hisclassmates, many <strong>of</strong> whom werein elementary school when<strong>the</strong> towers fell in 2001.He says his experience in<strong>the</strong> military — seeing <strong>the</strong>enemy firsthand — provideshim a unique perspective on<strong>the</strong> field.“I’ve seen it. I’ve reached outand touched it. I’ve been to Iraq,Turkey and o<strong>the</strong>r countries wherethis is all very real,” Scott said. “Iwant to use my experience in <strong>the</strong> realworld. <strong>Campbell</strong> is helping me do that.”OThere’s good reason <strong>the</strong> topic <strong>of</strong> Sept. 11comes up so <strong>of</strong>ten in discussions abouthomeland security and even <strong>the</strong> decision tointroduce it as an area <strong>of</strong> study at <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong>.The words “homeland security” were barelyin our vocabulary before that day. Just overa year after 9/11, President George W. Bushsigned <strong>the</strong> Homeland Security Act, whichcreated <strong>the</strong> U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> HomelandSecurity and <strong>the</strong> new cabinet-level position<strong>of</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> Homeland Security. It was<strong>the</strong> country’s largest federal governmentreorganization since 1947, just after WorldWar II.David Gray was living in Washington, D.C.,and working for <strong>the</strong> government on Sept.11, 2001. One <strong>of</strong> his neighbors — a manwith a wife and children — was killed whena jet flew into <strong>the</strong> Pentagon that day. Beingnear that particular “ground zero” on such ahistorical day had an impact on Gray, who’dspent his career in <strong>the</strong> U.S. Air Force andworking for several government agencies,including <strong>the</strong> CIA.“It was a pretty intense time,” said Gray, whorecalled driving by <strong>the</strong> Pentagon while itwas still smoking shortly after <strong>the</strong> attack. “Iremember everybody working in governmentand on <strong>the</strong> Hill … <strong>the</strong>y were wound uppretty tight. I’ll never forget it.”Modest when asked about it, Gray doesn’tgo into much detail about his career. But hisresumé is impressive.A specialist in international and nationalsecurity affairs, Gray’s areas <strong>of</strong> expertiseinclude security and strategic studies (bothnational and international), security policies,strategic and operational intelligence,political violence and insurgencies andinternational terrorism … to name just a few.His work has taken him to <strong>the</strong> Middle Eastand around <strong>the</strong> world, including various parts<strong>of</strong> Europe, Asia and Africa. He’s worked withgovernments, businesses, law enforcementagencies and intelligence organizations inseveral countries.30 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
Gray has also taught courses in internationalsecurity studies for <strong>the</strong> past 30 years atUNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Wilmington, <strong>the</strong><strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Colorado, <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>Denver and Norwich <strong>University</strong>, a militarycollege in Vermont.He came to <strong>Campbell</strong> in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 2011 tohelp kick-start <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s new homelandsecurity concentration, a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> College<strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences’ criminal justice degree.Beginning this fall, “homeland security” at<strong>Campbell</strong> will beits own degree, and<strong>Campbell</strong> will be<strong>the</strong> only school inNorth Carolina to<strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong> four-yearprogram.“I think it’s agood program …a robust program,and we’re stilldevelopingit,” said Gray.“It’s a terrificopportunity forstudents whoare interestedin a career in<strong>the</strong> federalgovernment,whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s <strong>the</strong>DEA, <strong>the</strong> ATFor <strong>the</strong> FBI.We’re preparingstudents forthose jobs, andnot just on <strong>the</strong>federal level,but <strong>the</strong> stateand local levelsas well.”In order for students to earn <strong>the</strong>ir bachelor<strong>of</strong> science degree in homeland security, <strong>the</strong>ymust complete seven courses — National andInternational Security, Homeland Security,Emergency Preparedness and Response,Critical Infrastructure Protection, Terrorism,Intelligence and National Security, andInteragency Operations — plus an internshipand senior seminar in homeland security,two courses in <strong>the</strong>ir concentration (terrorismor intelligence), basic courses and a foreignlanguage through <strong>the</strong> 201 level.Gray said it’s important to note <strong>the</strong>curriculum is based on <strong>the</strong> national strategyfor homeland security and <strong>the</strong> HomelandSecurity and Defense Education ConsortiumAssociation.“The courses we <strong>of</strong>fer aren’t <strong>the</strong> result <strong>of</strong>someone just falling out <strong>of</strong> bed and saying<strong>the</strong>y want to teach a class on terrorism,” Grayjoked. “They’re benchmarked on national andhomeland security standards.”And <strong>the</strong>y’re taught by a man who’s seen it all.Been <strong>the</strong>re, done that.MEET DAVID GRAYDavid Gray joined<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’sfaculty in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong>2011 after a careerin <strong>the</strong> U.S. AirForce and severalgovernment agencies,including <strong>the</strong> CIA.Gray specializes ininternational andnational security affairs, and his expertiseincludes U.S. and international security andstrategic studies, current global security <strong>issue</strong>s,U.S. foreign and national security policyformulation and strategic and operationalintelligence, political violence and insurgency,international terrorism and internationalweapons proliferation.He has extensive experience in <strong>the</strong> nationaland international security and intelligenceLast year, Gray traveled toJordan to visit <strong>the</strong> King Abdullah II SpecialOperations Training Center to discuss“strategic security <strong>issue</strong>s” with <strong>the</strong> center’s<strong>of</strong>ficers and members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Jordanian ArmedForces. Talks <strong>of</strong> a future Study Abroadprogram in Jordan even surfaced.“It’s important for <strong>the</strong> students that <strong>the</strong>irfaculty have experience in <strong>the</strong> real world,”Gray said. “A pr<strong>of</strong>essor with that experienceis in better position to help, advise andcounsel <strong>the</strong>m. There’s no doubt <strong>the</strong> studentsappreciate real-world experience. No doubtin my mind.”OHomeland security began as a concentrationfor criminal justice majors in 2010. Itspopularity grew faster than some expected;and according to Gray, making it a majorbeginning this fall was <strong>the</strong> next obvious step.The announcement was good news toStephen Budd, a Jacksonville junior, whotransferred to <strong>Campbell</strong> during his freshmanyear as a criminal justice major. Budd saidhe’s enjoyed <strong>the</strong> criminal justice curriculum,but he wanted something that would givehim a better shotfor a careercommunities and had completed assignmentsfor <strong>the</strong> U.S. Departments <strong>of</strong> Defense, Energy,Homeland Security, Justice and States; aswell as <strong>the</strong> United Nations, Congress and <strong>the</strong>National Intelligence Council.He has also worked in <strong>the</strong> Middle Eastand has served in a number <strong>of</strong> overseasassignments in various parts <strong>of</strong> Europe, Asiaand Africa; and has worked with severaldefense, corporate, law enforcement, securityand intelligence organizations and servicesworldwide.In addition, Gray has taught graduate andundergraduate courses for more than a dozenuniversities. He’s also a much-sought-afterspeaker and has published extensively onnational and international security topics withspecial emphasis on international terrorismand strategic intelligence.in federalgovernment.“If I handmy transcriptto a potentialemployer, and<strong>the</strong>y see <strong>the</strong>courses I tookin homelandsecurity thatdealt withterrorismand criticalinfrastructureprotection, Ithink that favorsme in terms<strong>of</strong> landing thatfederal job,” saidBudd, whose fa<strong>the</strong>ris a former Marinewho works withfederal agencies. “Ahomeland securitydegree will give me abetter opportunity tobe where I see myself ending up in <strong>the</strong> longrun.”Angier senior Josh Kinney’s story mirrorsBudd’s.A criminal justice major who landed aninternship with <strong>the</strong> Harnett County Sheriff’sOffice last summer, Kinney said he wants tobegin his career in local law enforcement andeventually work his way to <strong>the</strong> federal level.“Understanding insurgencies and whatmotivates terrorists, preparing for a disasteror an attack … it’s all very eye-opening andinteresting,” Kinney said. “When I startedwww.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 31
Domestic Counterterrorism. Border Security. Intelligenceand Warning. Critical Infrastructure. Catastrophic Threats.Titles <strong>of</strong> recent Michael Bay movies, or some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> courses in <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s new Homeland Security major? If youguessed <strong>the</strong> latter, you’re correct. <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> is now <strong>the</strong> only college or university in North Carolina to <strong>of</strong>fer a four-yearundergraduate program in <strong>the</strong> field. The program draws from <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> criminal justice, ITS, social science and accounting.The courses making up <strong>the</strong> major relate to <strong>the</strong> critical mission areas identified in The National Strategy for Homeland Security.out as a criminal justice major, I quicklyrealized my chances were better if I wereto become an expert in a certain field.Homeland security has always interested me… especially since 9/11.”According to Gray, career options in <strong>the</strong>homeland security field — whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s at <strong>the</strong>local or state level, national or internationallevel or even <strong>the</strong> corporate level — continueto grow.“And I don’t think it’s topped out,” he said. “Ithink we’ll continue to see growth for yearsto come.”And 10 years from now, Blaine Rhyne, ajunior from Pittsboro, sees himself workingwith agencies that help track down terrorists… or something else that “really matters.”“I started as an exercise science major, andno <strong>of</strong>fense to anybody in that program … Ijust didn’t feel like I was making a differenceby taping up an athlete’s ankle,” Rhyne said.“My grandfa<strong>the</strong>r was in <strong>the</strong> military for 30years, and my dad was in law enforcement allhis life. This is where I was meant to be.“I want to be a part <strong>of</strong> something like this.”Danielle Smith knew she picked <strong>the</strong> rightcareer path last March.Several students who made up <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>nhomeland security concentration joinedGray on a trip to Washington, D.C. totour <strong>the</strong> Capitol, <strong>the</strong> FBI headquarters and<strong>the</strong> ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms)headquarters, where students had access toareas very few people are allowed to see.The experience was nothing short <strong>of</strong>“awesome,” according to Smith, a senior fromPennsylvania.“To be <strong>the</strong>re and see <strong>the</strong>se pr<strong>of</strong>essionals doing<strong>the</strong>ir jobs firsthand, it was a great trip,” shesaid. “Not many people get that kind <strong>of</strong>opportunity.”32 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
A Family LegacyFormer U.S. Sen. Robert Morgan (far left) <strong>of</strong>Lillington meets with President Jimmy Carter(right) on Air Force One in 1978,U.S. Sen. Robert Morgan's grandfa<strong>the</strong>r was <strong>the</strong>re when J.A. <strong>Campbell</strong>started his school in 1887. Today, Morgan honors his family with a scholarship.BY BILLY LIGGETTIn 1942, Robert Morgan — <strong>the</strong> man whowould go on to become a U.S. senator —wanted to attend his hometown school,<strong>Campbell</strong> College.The son <strong>of</strong> a 1907Buies Creek Academygraduate, Morganwound up attendingwhat is now EastCarolina, because hisfamily couldn’t afford<strong>Campbell</strong>. In <strong>2013</strong>,at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 87,Morgan established ascholarship for future<strong>Campbell</strong> students so <strong>the</strong>y won’t have to makethat same difficult decision in <strong>the</strong> future.“I’m very proud <strong>of</strong> my roots and very proud<strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>,” said Morgan, whoserved as an adjunct pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>Campbell</strong>Law School during <strong>the</strong> late 1970s. “I hopeBuilding a Legacy at <strong>Campbell</strong>my contribution helps future students whowant to go to <strong>Campbell</strong>. I want to support<strong>the</strong>ir education.”Morgan’s grandfa<strong>the</strong>r, W.T. Morgan, islisted in <strong>University</strong> records as one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 30“distinguished citizens” in Buies Creek whohelped persuade and supported a Baptistpreacher named J.A. <strong>Campbell</strong> to begin BuiesCreek Academy in 1887. In 1942, Morganenrolled at East Carolina for $300 a year(<strong>Campbell</strong>, he said, was $500 a semester);but while a student at ECU in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong>1943, he was drafted and joined <strong>the</strong> Navy onhis 18th birthday. He was a Naval Academystudent in Chapel Hill for over a year, andwas on his way to fight in Japan when helearned <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first atomic bomb droppedon Hiroshima in 1945. After <strong>the</strong> war ended,he was stationed in San Francisco to helpwelcome and assist soldiers returning homefrom <strong>the</strong> Pacific.“I wasn’t but 19, and here I was an <strong>of</strong>ficerhelping bring home <strong>the</strong>se old codgers who’dbeen over <strong>the</strong>re fighting and fighting andfighting for months to years,” Morganrecalled. “I felt like a little boy compared to<strong>the</strong>se men.”returned to service in Korea in <strong>the</strong> early1950s. His political career began soon afterhe returned when friends in high places urgedhim to run for Clerk <strong>of</strong> Court. He next ranfor <strong>the</strong> North Carolina State Senate and won,becoming <strong>the</strong> president pro tempore andchairman <strong>of</strong> several key committees.He won <strong>the</strong> Democratic primary for U.S.Senate in 1974 and beat Republican WilliamStevens with 63 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> vote to earn<strong>the</strong> seat that fall. He served until 1980 beforelosing a close race to Republican John East.He returned to practice law in Lillington <strong>the</strong>next year and served as director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> N.C.State Bureau <strong>of</strong> Investigation.On his walls at Robert Morgan Law Officein downtown Lillington are several photos<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> senator with presidents Lyndon B.Johnson, Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter,as well as several high-ranking men from thatera. But a point <strong>of</strong> pride Morgan makes clearis that despite <strong>the</strong> many places his career hastaken him, he’s never lived more than twomiles from <strong>the</strong> farm house in Angier, wherehe was born in 1925.Creating a named scholarship at <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong> provides permanent sourcescholarship support for deserving students. An“<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> … even though Iendowed scholarship can be created for $25,000,didn’t go <strong>the</strong>re, it’s like my home,” he said.which can be funded over a multi-year period andAfter graduating from East Carolina, Morgan “It’s very much a part <strong>of</strong> my family.”directed toward any academic program.Contact <strong>Campbell</strong>'s Department <strong>of</strong> Advancementfor more information: (910) 893-1215 orcratchs@campbell.edu.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 33
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Sharing <strong>the</strong> LoveJoin campus worshipStudent-led Campus Worship servicesare held Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. inButler Chapel on <strong>the</strong> campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong>. For more information, contactFai<strong>the</strong> Beam at beam@campbell.edu.Student-led Campus Worship services aim to build a stronger campus communityBY BILLY LIGGETTFor Hea<strong>the</strong>r Grantham, it’s moreabout doing something for her fellowstudents than it is about any personalgain. For Joel Grobbelaar, it’s about buildinga stronger community <strong>of</strong> students.And for Cameron Hunt, it’s a hope thateveryone can find <strong>the</strong>ir voice when it comesto speaking to God.The new Campus Worship service meanssomething special to each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> studentswho are making it happen Sunday nightsin Butler Chapel. And each say <strong>the</strong> service’ssuccess will be measured more by <strong>the</strong> impactit has on those who attend than <strong>the</strong> number<strong>of</strong> students who attend.“We get so caught up in <strong>the</strong> daily rush<strong>of</strong> school work and activities, and I hopethat Campus Worship will be a time for usstudents to just be still and listen to Godand feel his presence in our lives,” said juniorLauren Gannon, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> students selectedby Campus Minister Fai<strong>the</strong> Beam to lead<strong>the</strong> program. “Even though I am part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>leadership team, I hope to learn and growand improve my walk with God so that itreflects <strong>the</strong> Christ-like life I wish to lead.”The idea behind <strong>the</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> CampusWorship, according to Beam, was to createa worshiping community on campus andeducate students about worshiping … allwhile avoiding competition with churchesand school schedules (hence <strong>the</strong> Sundayevening start times).“We know students have a lot going on, butwe spent a lot <strong>of</strong> time asking <strong>the</strong>m what’simportant to <strong>the</strong>ir college experience. Fromthis, we created Campus Worship,” Beamsaid. “Students yearn to worship on thiscampus or in <strong>the</strong>ir homes, and it is our hopeand prayer that this service will allow <strong>the</strong>mthis opportunity.”The services will be led by students chosenfrom applications and interviews conductedin <strong>the</strong> fall. The heavy student involvementis what attracted Hunt, a native <strong>of</strong> Hamlet,N.C., and led him to sign up.“We have many opportunities around<strong>Campbell</strong> to be involved in some form <strong>of</strong>worship, whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s Bible study, CampusMinistry groups or Connections,” Hunt said.“The thought <strong>of</strong> having a worship servicethat really tries to set itself apart and is ableto connect with people in a special way …that sounds like an amazing opportunity foroutreach on our campus.”Grobbelaar, <strong>of</strong> Apex, said he hopes <strong>the</strong>services result in a “new culture <strong>of</strong> love.”“A greater sense <strong>of</strong> community, a new passionfor worshiping God, a better understanding<strong>of</strong> who Jesus is … These things have beenburning in my heart over <strong>the</strong> past year anda half,”Grobbelaar said. “And now to see<strong>the</strong>m taking on hands and feet and comingto reality? How could I do anything else butjump at <strong>the</strong> opportunity?”Beam said <strong>the</strong> students chosen to run <strong>the</strong>services are <strong>of</strong>fering a “pretty substantialcommitment” to <strong>the</strong> program, and she hopesit will equate to large ga<strong>the</strong>rings. Studentslike Grantham, a sophomore majoring inreligion, meet weekly to choose <strong>the</strong> message,who’ll present it, <strong>the</strong> musicians and more.The first service on Jan. 20 drew a crowd <strong>of</strong>approximately 120 students and members <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Buies Creek community.“When you think about what Christ hasdone for us, it's easy to want to put time intosomething that may be what brings o<strong>the</strong>rsto him and his amazing love,” Granthamsaid. “For me, it’s not a chore or somethingthat I look at as ‘What can I gain from this?’It’s more, ‘What can we give to studentsthat is invaluable?’ (We can give) a friendconsistency and, most importantly, <strong>the</strong> love<strong>of</strong> Christ.”www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 35
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Since she was an infant, junior Kaylin Yost has faced onehardship after ano<strong>the</strong>r. But that hasn’t stopped her frombecoming one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> top golfers in <strong>the</strong> Big South conference.During her second golf tournamentthis season, Kaylin Yost, a junioron <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s women’sgolf team, shot an 81 in <strong>the</strong> second round.She had scored a 75 in <strong>the</strong> first round on <strong>the</strong>72-par Fazio Course at <strong>the</strong> Red Sky Ranchand Golf Club in Wolcott, Col. So hittingan 81 in a round? Not good.Her parents couldn’t make <strong>the</strong> trip to watchher compete at <strong>the</strong> Golfweek ConferenceChampionship that September, so she called<strong>the</strong>m after her second round. For about anhour and a half, she sobbed over <strong>the</strong> phoneto her fa<strong>the</strong>r, Tom.She told him: “I played poorly.” “I let myteam down.” “I let myself down.”Her fa<strong>the</strong>r listened. Then he told her:“You’ve always been a fighter. Keepfighting.”The next day Yost shot <strong>the</strong> lowest score <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> final round — a 67 — matching hercollegiate low and helping <strong>the</strong> FightingCamels finish fourth in <strong>the</strong> 18-teamtournament.That turnaround, Yost says, is <strong>the</strong> perfectexample <strong>of</strong> how her parents have taugh<strong>the</strong>r how to approach golf and life: “Nevergive up, because <strong>the</strong> next day can always bebetter.”Her parents have been telling her that sinceshe can remember.38 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
Yost was born with dislocated hips. Doctorstold her parents that she would never beable to walk. As an infant, she underwenttwo major surgeries and spent <strong>the</strong> first 16months <strong>of</strong> her life in a full-body cast. Whenshe was 2, she lost nearly all <strong>of</strong> her hearing.Doctors still don’t know why.Meet <strong>the</strong> women’s golf teamBut, as her parents have told her, miraclesdo happen. Yost eventually did learn towalk. And today, she’s <strong>the</strong> reigning 2012Big South Women’s Golfer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year anda key member <strong>of</strong> a deep Camels squad thathas been ranked as high as No. 17 in <strong>the</strong>nation this season.“Kaylin has always had to deal with thingsthat o<strong>the</strong>r people haven’t had to deal with,”says John Crooks, coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men’s andwomen’s golf programs at <strong>Campbell</strong>. “Andshe has been able to succeed in spite <strong>of</strong>those things.”Yost took up golf when she was 9,following in <strong>the</strong> footsteps <strong>of</strong> hergrandfa<strong>the</strong>r, fa<strong>the</strong>r and bro<strong>the</strong>r. She liked<strong>the</strong> challenge <strong>of</strong> trying to beat <strong>the</strong>m,especially her bro<strong>the</strong>r, Alex. “I think thatmade me competitive,” she says.When she was in <strong>the</strong> sixth grade, Yostbegan playing on <strong>the</strong> varsity team atHeritage High School in Palm Bay, Fla.,putting her in a position to gain experiencecompeting against higher-level players at ayoung age. But it was only when she was asenior that she realized she might be goodenough to play in college. She had hit around <strong>of</strong> 65 at a local tournament andbeaten competitors for <strong>the</strong> first time whohad routinely beaten her before. “That was<strong>the</strong> moment when I said, ‘OK, I might bepretty good,’” she says.It was also her senior year when Crooksspotted her playing in a local tournamentin Florida. “At <strong>the</strong> high-school level, youlook for what this person can do thato<strong>the</strong>rs can’t. Can she hit fur<strong>the</strong>r? Does shehave good fundamentals? Kaylin was aperson who fit those criteria,” says Crooks,who has <strong>the</strong> second most tournamentcoaching victories among active coaches inNCAA Division 1.Yost chose to attend <strong>Campbell</strong> because<strong>of</strong> Crooks and <strong>the</strong> solid program he hadbuilt. <strong>Campbell</strong> was also a small Christianschool, she says, and she needed to be at aplace where she would have smaller classes.Because <strong>of</strong> her hearing impairment, Yostwears hearing aids, which can presentJohn Crooks says he has coached a lot <strong>of</strong> goodwomen’s golf teams at <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>.But he doesn’t think he has ever had as manygood players on one team than he does thisseason. The women’s golf team ended <strong>the</strong>2012 fall season ranked No. 26 in <strong>the</strong> nation– <strong>the</strong> program’s highest ever ranking at <strong>the</strong>end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fall season. The squad had beenranked as high as No. 17 earlier in <strong>the</strong> year.“There are nine players, and any one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>mhas been <strong>the</strong> best one on <strong>the</strong> team on anyparticular day,” says Crooks, who has coached<strong>the</strong> women’s golf team at <strong>Campbell</strong> since1991.Through mid-February, four differentgolfers at <strong>Campbell</strong> had been named <strong>the</strong>Big South Women’s Golfer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Week:sophomore Brooke Bellomy, <strong>the</strong> 2012 BigSouth Freshman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year; junior Maria JoseBenavides; senior Teresa Urquizu; and juniorKaylin Yost, <strong>the</strong> 2012 Big South Women’schallenges in <strong>the</strong> classroom. She doesn’<strong>the</strong>ar everything, and she writes like shehears, meaning she <strong>of</strong>ten leaves out wordsor misspells <strong>the</strong>m when she’s taking notes orcompleting assignments.“Some people will tell me that I have adisability, but my hearing impairment issomething that God has given me,” saysGolfer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year. No o<strong>the</strong>r school in <strong>the</strong>league has had more than one golfer receive<strong>the</strong> honor.At one point during <strong>the</strong> season, six <strong>Campbell</strong>golfers were also ranked in <strong>the</strong> Top 200 <strong>of</strong>Golfstat Cup’s national ratings: Bellomy,Benavides, Urquizu, Yost and sophomoreLisbeth Brooks and freshman Tahnia Ravnjak.“We have some incredible talent on thisteam,” Crooks says. “History will tell us justhow good this team can be.”ONLINE ONLY: John Crooks talks about hiscoaching philosophy, each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nine playerson <strong>the</strong> team, and <strong>the</strong> depth <strong>of</strong> this year’ssquad in a Q&A. Kaylin Yost also answersquestions about her team, her favorite golfcourses and her favorite <strong>Campbell</strong> memories.Visit wearecampbell.tumblr.com and search for“women’s golf.”Yost, who sits on <strong>the</strong> first row <strong>of</strong> everyclass and was named to <strong>the</strong> Big SouthAll-Academic team last season. “I’ve beenwearing hearing aids all my life, and myfamily looks at <strong>the</strong>m as a huge advantage.”That advantage especially comes throughon <strong>the</strong> golf course, Yost says. Before everyswing or putt, she turns <strong>of</strong>f her hearingwww.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 39
aids. This helps her focus and tune outdistractions. “I’ve been doing it for so longthat I don’t remember when I started doingit,” she says.Yost hopes this spring that she canhelp her team to <strong>the</strong> NCAA Division 1Championships, which will be held May21-24. To do that, <strong>the</strong>y must finish in <strong>the</strong>Top 8 at <strong>the</strong> regionals held May 9-11. Theprogram finished 10th at regionals last year.After she graduates next spring, Yost plansto return to Florida, start playing in smalltournaments and try to earn a spot on <strong>the</strong>Futures Tour — and eventually play herway on to <strong>the</strong> LPGA Tour. She might eventry to land a spot on "The Big Break," GolfChannel’s reality TV show that awardsplayers tour exemptions. If playing at ahigher level doesn’t work out, she hopes tostay involved in <strong>the</strong> game somehow, perhapsworking for a golf company. “It wasn’t untilI came to <strong>Campbell</strong> and played for CoachCrooks that I realized how much I enjoyand love <strong>the</strong> game <strong>of</strong> golf, and how muchI want it to always be part <strong>of</strong> my life," saysYost, a communication studies major. “It ismy passion.”Realizing that wasn’t immediate, though.During her first semester at <strong>Campbell</strong>, Yost“Life isn’t always going to bewhat you want it to be. Butif you work hard and lookon <strong>the</strong> brighter side, thingswill work out for <strong>the</strong> better.”thought she and Crooks might not be a goodfit for each o<strong>the</strong>r as player and coach. Yostsays she was “so optimistic” that when she’dhit an 81 in a round as a freshman, she’dshrug it <strong>of</strong>f and say, “It’s OK.” Crooks wouldtell her, “Look, an 81 isn’t going to cut it.”Yost spent her winter break her freshmanyear contemplating leaving <strong>Campbell</strong>.Then she and Crooks sat down for a longconversation. Crooks didn’t want Yost tolose her optimism, he told her, but a littlerealism when it was needed wouldn’t hurtei<strong>the</strong>r. They both had <strong>the</strong> same goal, he said,for Yost to become <strong>the</strong> best player and <strong>the</strong>best person that she could be. Sometimesthat means admitting “something isn’tworking out and figuring out a way to dosomething better,” Crooks told her.Yost realized, she says, that Crooks “was not<strong>the</strong>re to go against me but <strong>the</strong>re to help me.”Her game went on to blossom. She wasnamed to <strong>the</strong> Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team, and <strong>the</strong> following seasonwas named <strong>the</strong> 2012 Big South ConferencePlayer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year and <strong>Campbell</strong>’s FemaleAthlete <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year.“Life isn’t always going to be what you wantit to be,” Yost says. “But if you work hardand look on <strong>the</strong> brighter side, things willwork out for <strong>the</strong> better.”40 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
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Men’s SportsCourtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> AthleticsPhotos by Bennett ScarboroughBasketballWhite named AcademicAll-American<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> senior guard DarrenWhite was named to <strong>the</strong> Academic All-America Men's Basketball Division I thirdteam by <strong>the</strong> College Sports InformationDirectors <strong>of</strong> America in February.A native <strong>of</strong> Danville, Va., White owns a3.66 grade-point average as an informationtechnology and security major. In 2012 heearned a place on <strong>the</strong> Big South Conferencepresidential honor roll as well as a spot on <strong>the</strong>NABC Honors Court.White was one <strong>of</strong> 15 players named to threeAcademic All-America teams among <strong>the</strong> 347Division I schools. He was a first-team preseasonall-conference selection by Big Southhead coaches.He was also named Big South pre-seasonplayer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year and pre-season Mid-MajorAll-America.White owned <strong>the</strong> seventh-highest scoringaverage (21.8) in <strong>the</strong> nation on Jan. 5 whenhe suffered a season-ending knee injurylate in <strong>the</strong> second half <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong>'s tripleovertimevictory against Gardner-Webb.Track & FieldJunior named MVP<strong>of</strong> Big South IndoorChampionshipsJunior Jayshawn <strong>Campbell</strong> captured both <strong>the</strong>200 and 400 meter dash titles on <strong>the</strong> way toMost Outstanding Track Performer at <strong>the</strong> BigSouth Indoor Championships in Winston-Salem in February.<strong>Campbell</strong>, a native <strong>of</strong> Fayetteville, ran apersonal best time <strong>of</strong> 21.85 seconds to win<strong>the</strong> men's 200-meter dash, and ran a 49.91 toclaim <strong>the</strong> crown in <strong>the</strong> 400-meter dash. Heentered <strong>the</strong> meet with <strong>the</strong> conference's sixthfastesttime in <strong>the</strong> 200 and eighth-fastest in<strong>the</strong> 400.The men's track team as a whole finishedseventh overall, while <strong>the</strong> women's teamtook fifth. The teams combined to win goldin four events, silver in four events, andone bronze metal over <strong>the</strong> two-day event,including three gold medals, three silvers andone bronze medal on Day 2.BaseballFelton enters '13 as pre-seasonAll-AmericanStar <strong>Campbell</strong> second baseman MichaelFelton was named a pre-season All-Americanby three different baseball organizationsheading into <strong>2013</strong>.Felton, who hit .424 in 2012 and set<strong>Campbell</strong> and Big South records for hits(103), was named a first-team PreseasonAll-American by <strong>the</strong> National CollegiateBaseball Writers Association and asecond-team Preseason All-American bycollegebaseballinsider.com and College SportsMadness. He was also named <strong>the</strong> Big SouthConference's Preseason Co-Player <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year.Felton and <strong>the</strong> Camels opened <strong>the</strong> <strong>2013</strong>season in <strong>the</strong>ir newly renovated home, JimPerry Stadium, with an 8-2 win over EasternMichigan. They finished <strong>the</strong>ir Februaryschedule on a tear, entering March with an8-1 record. <strong>Campbell</strong>'s biggest February winwas a 9-3 triumph over ACC rival Duke inDurham.Danny Poyner Jr. @dwpoyner: Shout out to fellow @<strong>Campbell</strong>edu alum@bradfritsch just a couple strokes behind Tiger. #pgatour” #fb42 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
athletic NotesWomen’s SportsCourtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> AthleticsPhotos by Bennett ScarboroughVolleyballNew head coach tasked withturning program aroundGreg Goral has experiencewith helping turn volleyballprograms around as anassistant coach at MoreheadState, Auburn, EasternWashington, Gonzaga andRhode Island.Now Goral has been picked to make<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s volleyball program awinner. Goral, who helped lead MoreheadState to a 121-42 overall record in fiveseasons and an appearance in <strong>the</strong> NCAAVolleyball Tournament in 2011, was named<strong>Campbell</strong>'s new head coach in December."Greg has coached, recruited and been a part<strong>of</strong> four conference championship teams atMorehead State," <strong>Campbell</strong> Athletic DirectorBob Roller said. "I am confident that he willbring this winning attitude to our team."Prior to <strong>the</strong> 2012 season at Morehead, Goralwas promoted to associate head coach afterfour seasons as an assistant."<strong>Campbell</strong> provides me with a greatopportunity as a head coach to help changethis program's identity," said Goral. "Thereis great potential with <strong>the</strong> Camels and one<strong>of</strong> my goals is to make this one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> topprograms in <strong>the</strong> Big South Conference on anannual basis."In January, Goral named Ashley Weers andAdrienne Delph as his assistant coaches.Weers was a four-year standout for <strong>Campbell</strong>in 2006-09 and was an assistant from 2010-12, while Delph brings 20 years <strong>of</strong> experienceto <strong>the</strong> staff.SwimmingWarne wins conference titlein 1,650 freestyleKylie Warne claimed <strong>the</strong>1,650 free conference titlewith a school-record timeto lead <strong>Campbell</strong> at <strong>the</strong>Coastal Collegiate SwimmingAssociation Championshipsat Gabrielsen Natatorium at<strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Georgia in A<strong>the</strong>ns, Ga.Warne, a junior from Lethbridge, Ontario,posted a <strong>Campbell</strong> record time <strong>of</strong> 16:51.53on <strong>the</strong> meet's final day to claim her firstconference championship. Warne also earnedall-conference honors in <strong>the</strong> 400 IM.SoccerFormer <strong>Campbell</strong> standoutnamed to Finland squadFormer <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>women's soccer standoutPirjo Leppikangas was namedto <strong>the</strong> Finland squad that willcompete for <strong>the</strong> EuropeanCyprus Cup this spring. TheCyprus Cup is used by mostnational teams as <strong>the</strong> final preparation for <strong>the</strong>European Championships held in Swedenthis July.Leppikangas finished her career at <strong>Campbell</strong>as a first-team Big South Conference selectionand was named to <strong>the</strong> BSC All-Tournamentteam."In my opinion Pirjo is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> all-timebest players that has ever put on a <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong> shirt," <strong>Campbell</strong> head soccercoach Todd Clark said. "I am humbled bysome <strong>of</strong> those I have had <strong>the</strong> pleasure <strong>of</strong>working with over <strong>the</strong> last 20-some years,but she is clearly <strong>the</strong> most dominant. Shedeserves this honor and opportunity, and ourprogram is rooting for her."www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 43
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Escape <strong>the</strong> MundaneAlumna launches project highlighting travel, food, good storytellingBY BILLY LIGGETTWith <strong>the</strong> production <strong>of</strong> everyEscapelicious episode, says anexcited Elaine Lee ('06) in <strong>the</strong>New Year video posted for fans <strong>of</strong> her latestventure, “I’m getting closer to my dream <strong>of</strong>travelling <strong>the</strong> world.”That dream has taken Lee a long way already.The Maylasian-born graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong> is set to launch online episodes<strong>of</strong> Escapelicious, a cooking program that’sjust as much about storytelling and learningnew cultures as it is <strong>the</strong> food. The brainchild<strong>of</strong> Lee and fellow <strong>Campbell</strong> alumnus WeeWan, Escapelicious sends Lee to <strong>the</strong> homesand kitchens <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> New York City’s bestchefs to not only learn <strong>the</strong> secrets to <strong>the</strong>ir bestdishes, but also about <strong>the</strong>ir homeland and <strong>the</strong>stories that brought <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>the</strong> United States.“It’s creating an escape from <strong>the</strong> mundaneand an exploration <strong>of</strong> what life is like outside<strong>of</strong> our own world,” said Lee, explaining <strong>the</strong>genesis for <strong>the</strong> name Escapelicious. “Eachepisode is a little escape for me. Food plays abig part in every culture. Cooking is just <strong>the</strong>vehicle to learn about <strong>the</strong>se cultures.”Lee knows a lot about learning newcultures. She was introduced to life in <strong>the</strong>U.S. in 2005 when she transferred from<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s program at TunkuAbdul Rahman College in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, to <strong>the</strong> school’s Buies Creek campusto study communications and broadcasting.At <strong>Campbell</strong>, she took several televisionproduction courses and became affiliatedwith <strong>the</strong> Council for Christian Colleges andUniversities and its film study program in LosAngeles for a semester.“Since I was little, I’ve wanted to pursue acareer in filmmaking, and I viewed <strong>Campbell</strong>as my door to explore and pursue my dream,”Lee said.But in order to stay in <strong>the</strong> states and worktoward her goals, Lee needed a paying jobright out <strong>of</strong> school. Upon graduation, shewent to work for a New York-based advertisingElaine Lee ('06) has shot episodes <strong>of</strong> her new online show, "Escapelicious," with chefs from around<strong>the</strong> world all in <strong>the</strong> confines <strong>of</strong> her new home, New York City. Lee will begin airing <strong>the</strong> episodes this year.agency focused on <strong>the</strong> Asian-Americanmarket. It was <strong>the</strong>re she met Wan, a <strong>Campbell</strong>graduate and producer <strong>of</strong> “Better Body andSoul,” which airs on Asian-American networksin New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.Wan convinced Lee to stick with advertisingbut spend her free time pursuing her dream.“He told me, ‘I know you love <strong>the</strong> lifestylehere and pursuing <strong>the</strong> American dream,’” Leesaid. “He talked some sense into me and toldme to use <strong>the</strong> skills I have, my filmmakingbackground and my equipment to get started.Start small, and with hard work and effort,anything’s possible. That’s <strong>the</strong> beauty <strong>of</strong>America.”Though she comes <strong>of</strong>f as a natural, Lee hadnever been in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camera, but sheand Wan agreed she needed to be <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong>Escapelicious for it to truly be her project.Before Lee knew it, she was travelling <strong>the</strong>world inside <strong>the</strong> comfy confines <strong>of</strong> New YorkCity, filming episodes with chefs from Jamaica,Italy and places in between.“Sometimes <strong>the</strong> best way to do things is to justdo <strong>the</strong>m. Don’t overthink it,” Lee said. “I havea tendency to overthink things, but I knownothing is ever perfect. And if you mess up,you just tweak it on <strong>the</strong> way.”With a handful <strong>of</strong> episodes down and a fewmore to go, Lee said her site, escapelicious.com, will begin airing <strong>the</strong> full episodes laterthis year. Her goal is to launch it all online first<strong>the</strong>n pursue sponsors and any networks thatmay be interested in picking up <strong>the</strong> show orher idea.In five years, Lee, who’s 27, sees herself ei<strong>the</strong>rdoing her own show (think “No Reservations”with Anthony Bourdain) or running her ownventure that utilizes her talents and lives up toher l<strong>of</strong>ty goals.“I have big ideas … some I’m not ready toshare just yet,” Lee said with a laugh. “I justwant to explore and keep learning. Keepimproving myself. More than anything, I wantto help o<strong>the</strong>rs like me and set <strong>the</strong>m on <strong>the</strong>right path to follow <strong>the</strong>ir dreams.”www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 45
<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>Celebrating 125 years <strong>of</strong> faith, learning, and serviceThis full-color commemorative anniversarybook documents <strong>Campbell</strong>’s journey — fromits earliest days as a one-room school houseto becoming a leading institution <strong>of</strong> highereducation in North Carolina. The narrativeincludes featured anecdotes, photographs andartifacts that detail <strong>the</strong> trials and triumphs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Buies Creek-based school.Order your piece <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> history todayfor $25 at campbell.bncollege.com46 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
alumni Class NotesCalling all alumni!Send us your photos by emailto liggettb@campbell.eduand please include your name,graduation year and o<strong>the</strong>rbasic information. We'llsee you in <strong>the</strong> next edition!’66George “Jerry”Oliver (’66 BS),a Smith MooreLea<strong>the</strong>rwood attorney, was namedby North Carolina Super LawyersMagazine as a top attorney in<strong>2013</strong> for his work in employmentand labor law. Fewer than 5percent <strong>of</strong> attorneys in <strong>the</strong> stateare selected to <strong>the</strong> exclusive list <strong>of</strong>“Super Lawyers.”____________________Joseph Felder (‘11) <strong>of</strong>fersencouragement to a bomb-sniffing dog,Kandy, during a briefing for an earlymorning raid in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2009.Spc. Felder was <strong>the</strong>n a medic with <strong>the</strong>U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. He’scurrently a PA student at Idaho State.Photo by Staff Sgt. James Selesnick’74Celeste ParkerFreeman (’74BS) will retire inMay after teaching kindergartenand first grade for 36 years. Shelives in Aztec, N.M., with herhusband Mark.____________________’82Ashley H. Story(’82 JD) joined<strong>the</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong>Law School Board <strong>of</strong> Visitors.He is <strong>the</strong> managing partner <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Raleigh <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> TroutmanSanders. His practice focuses on<strong>the</strong> development, construction,permitting, acquisition and sale <strong>of</strong>retail, industrial and <strong>of</strong>fice property.____________________’89Gerald FranklinHemphill (’89 BA),president <strong>of</strong> GPHInsurance Agency in Richmond,Va., was <strong>the</strong> recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2012PIA Outstanding Agent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Year award at <strong>the</strong> annual awardsceremonies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalInsurance Agents Association<strong>of</strong> Virginia and <strong>the</strong> District <strong>of</strong>Columbia. He was recognizedwith <strong>the</strong> highest honor for a career<strong>of</strong> insurance industry. He and hiswife Lori Hemphill (’88) are inbusiness toge<strong>the</strong>r. They have twodaughters, Ashley and Taylor.___________________’91Debby P. Futrell(’87 BS/’91PH) was namedpresident and CEO <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>North Carolina Area L HealthEducation Center in RockyMount.___________________’92Bill Gentry (’92PH) was namedassistant dean<strong>of</strong> admissions and studentprograms at South CollegeSchool <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy inKnoxville, Tenn.___________________’93Jennifer Burch (’93PH) was electedto <strong>the</strong> Board<strong>of</strong> International Academy <strong>of</strong>Compounding Pharmacists.___________________’95Robert A. Sar(’95 JD) joined<strong>the</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> LawSchool Board <strong>of</strong> Visitors. He isa shareholder and trial lawyerwith <strong>the</strong> national labor law firm,Ogletree Deakins.___________________’96Michael Adams(’96 PH) wasnamed assistantdean for graduate and interpr<strong>of</strong>essionaleducation for <strong>the</strong><strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> College <strong>of</strong>Pharmacy & Health Sciences.___________________’97Melissa Johnson('97 PH) earnedcertification asan HIV pharmacist from <strong>the</strong>American Academy <strong>of</strong> HIVMedicine.White & Allen attorney John C.Bircher (’97 JD) was named towww.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 47
FROM BUIES TOBROADWAYIt was just five years ago when Brad Gardner (’09), <strong>the</strong>n astudent in <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s music department, was playingRhapsody in Blue in Scott Auditorium before a crowd thatincluded many <strong>of</strong> his friends and classmates.Uknown to Gardner at <strong>the</strong> time, also watching was <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r<strong>of</strong> Mary-Mitchell <strong>Campbell</strong> — a North Carolina native, Juilliardgraduate and musical director on Broadway. <strong>Campbell</strong>'s mo<strong>the</strong>renjoyed Gardner’s performance and told her daughter it. In notime, Gardner found himself interning for her production, "TheAddams Family," on Broadway. After his graduation in 2009,Gardner made New York City his home and since has worked forand played in several Broadway productions, including "La CageAux Folles" and "Silence! The Musical."Gardner spoke with music and <strong>the</strong>ater students inside that sameScott Auditorium in February to talk about his career and to<strong>of</strong>fer advice to those considering a life in <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ater. He wasjoined by twins Will and Anthony Nunziata, who performedwith Gardner in a series <strong>of</strong> shows across <strong>the</strong> U.S. this year.“What I learned at <strong>Campbell</strong> prepared me for this,” Gardnertold <strong>the</strong> students. “I never realized how much I would use <strong>the</strong>oryor sight singing … or music history. Every single class wasimportant, and I’m using what I learned on a daily basis.”North Carolina Super Lawyers<strong>2013</strong>, a listing <strong>of</strong> outstandinglawyers around <strong>the</strong> nation whohave a notable degree <strong>of</strong> peerrecognition and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalachievement. He was recognizedin <strong>the</strong> categories <strong>of</strong> Bankruptcyand Creditor/Debtor Rights.This is <strong>the</strong> second year he hasbeen selected. He practices lawin New Bern.Attorney Anthony Biller (’97JD) with Coats and BennettPLLC, an intellectual propertylaw firm, was awarded <strong>the</strong><strong>2013</strong> Client Choice Award byLexology and <strong>the</strong> InternationalLaw Office.___________________’98Deandra LeighStewart (’05 BS)and Eric ScottTart (’98 BA) were united inmarriage on Dec. 9, 2012, inRobert B. and Anna GardnerButler Chapel on <strong>the</strong> campus <strong>of</strong><strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>.___________________’99AmberBedenbaughBrantley ('03PH), and Mark Brantley (’99BS) announce <strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>ir daughter, Cecily Paige, onDec. 4, 2012. Cecily weighed7 pounds, 6 ounces and was20 inches long. Cecily waswelcomed by big bro<strong>the</strong>r Ian (7)and big sister Trista (3).Rob McMahan (’99 MBA/’00PH) was selected by UnitedDrugs as <strong>the</strong> company’s newpresident.Melissa CainTravis’s (’99BS) first book,How Do WeKnow God isReally There?,will be releasedby Apologia Press in April. Thisillustrated children's book is<strong>the</strong> first in a series designed tocommunicate key Christianapologetics topics to elementaryagechildren.Carlyle Hall (’99 BA/’05 MDiv)is <strong>the</strong> new pastor <strong>of</strong> CastaliaBaptist Church in Castalia.___________________’00Jeff Morris (’00BS), who has beenteaching mathand coaching cross country inPerham, Minn., since 2002,led <strong>the</strong> cross country programto its first state title and firstnational championship. In May,Jeff will be honored at NHSCACelebrity Banquet for Coach <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Year for boys cross country.NHSCA recognizes <strong>the</strong> coaches<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year from 22 high schoolsports and <strong>the</strong> high schoolathletes.___________________’01Jodie RuthHurley (’01BA/’05 MBA) andWilliam Freeman were unitedin marriage on Oct. 11, 2012,at Carter’s Chapel MissionaryBaptist Church in Selma.Keith Faulkner (‘01MBA/JD) was elected to serve on <strong>the</strong>Wake County Bar Associationand Tenth Judicial District Bar<strong>2013</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. He isone <strong>of</strong> six newly-elected boardmembers.___________________’03Nancy Pardue (’03BA) was promotedto co-editor<strong>of</strong> Cary Magazine by S&ACherokee CommunicationsCompany.Robbie Byrd (’03 MDiv/ ’10DMin) is <strong>the</strong> center directorfor <strong>the</strong> Fayetteville Family LifeCenter.___________________’04Adam Petty ('04BBA) and BrittanySauls Petty ('11BS) were married at <strong>the</strong> GrandMarquise Ballroom in Garner onSept. 23, 2012.Stacey Shaw Bruton (’04 PH)and husband Jason announced<strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir son, NoahPaul, on Aug. 8, 2011.Elizabeth Huff Botner (’04BS/’08 MA) earned her Doctor<strong>of</strong> Education in counselingpsychology with a minorin counselor education andsupervision from Argosy<strong>University</strong> in August 2012.___________________48 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
alumni Class NotesFriends We Will MissCenieth Ca<strong>the</strong>rine ElmoreOut <strong>of</strong> her element, Cenieth Elmore was aquiet, gentle presence at <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>for 30-plus years. Behind <strong>the</strong> keys <strong>of</strong> a piano,however, she created beautiful sounds, and hermusic inspired thousands <strong>of</strong> students duringher time in Buies Creek.Elmore died in July and was buried at Perry’sChapel Baptist Church in Raleigh. She was 82.A graduate <strong>of</strong> Franklinton High School andUNC-Greensboro, Elmore earned two mastersdegrees and a PhD from UNC-Chapel HillRebecca B. Maness (’42), Jan. 24Dr. Harold B. Wells, Sr. (’00), Jan. 23Thomas B. Hunt (’02), Jan. 19Linda Towler (’69), Jan. 17Betty B. Brock (’59), Jan. 16Wilsona L. Burke (’66), Jan. 14Wade M. Stewart (’66), Jan. 14Glenn B. Coats (’68), Jan. 13William A. Johnson (’39), Jan. 13Helen A. Smith (’38), Jan. 13’05Casey Johnson(’05 PH) wasnamed 2012Community Preceptor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Year by <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’sPharmD class <strong>of</strong> 2012. Sheworks at Creech Drug Companyin Selma.Dean Andrew Dellinger (’05JD) was named a partner atDrew Eckl & Farnham. Hepractices workers’ compensationlaw and counsels businesses,Charles A. Hester (’48), Jan. 10Dr. John B. Cheatham Sr. (’71), Jan. 6Elton Edwards (’37), Jan. 5Janie M. Rogers (’56), Dec. 28Frank H. Upchurch (’77), Dec. 28Rev. Willie Shepard Jr. (’59), Dec. 19Leah E. Avery (’67), Dec. 18Gertrude P. Johnson (’49), Dec. 18Robert A. Nery, Jr. (’71), Dec. 12Dr. Albert C. Lynch (’69), Dec. 8third-party administrators,insurers and self-insurersthroughout Georgia.___________________’06DrewPhillips (’06MDiv), chaplain<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ChristianActivity Center in East St.Louis, Ill., is one <strong>of</strong> CBF’s newlyapproved field personnel. Drewwill be commissioned in June.___________________before joining <strong>the</strong> music department to teachpiano and music history at <strong>Campbell</strong> in 1963.She retired just over 30 years later, yet remainedactive in musical affairs at <strong>Campbell</strong>, UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill and MeredithCollege. She was also president <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RaleighPiano Teachers Association and served innumerous music-related organizations.“She was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pillars <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> musicdepartment for years,” said <strong>Campbell</strong> associatepr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> music Richard McKee, whoreplaced Elmore in 1994. “She was highlyrespected by our students and a fine musician. Iheard her perform a few times … she was verytalented.”Nicole Byrd-Phelps, a 1990 <strong>Campbell</strong> graduatewho went on to a career as a music teacher, saidElmore was dedicated to her pr<strong>of</strong>ession andnever missed a class. She expected that samededication from her students, Byrd-Phelps said.“I am thankful for all she did for me andfor <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong> during her manyyears teaching <strong>the</strong>re,” she said. “That was avery precious time in my life, and she was animportant part <strong>of</strong> it.”Edna S. Stephens (’66), Nov. 27Mildred M. Gruver (’52), Nov. 26Preston M. Avery (’52), Nov. 24Peggy R. Flora (’67), Nov. 19Raymond T. Courie (’59), Nov. 16Jackie L. Sistrunk (’72), Nov. 14George A. Warrick (’53), Nov. 12Cenieth C. Elmore, July 9’07Carole Courcoux-Allyn (’07 PH)announced <strong>the</strong>arrival <strong>of</strong> daughter Chloe, whowas born Dec. 6, 2012.Es<strong>the</strong>r Parker (’07 MDiv)was called as <strong>the</strong> minister<strong>of</strong> Christian education andChildren at Tabernacle BaptistChurch in Raleigh.___________________’08Christa Pace(’08 BA) andhusband Bradwelcomed a daughter, MichaelaMarie Pace, on Jan. 15.Michaela weighed 9 poundsand was 21.5 inches long.Benjamin McDonald (’08 BS)achieved certification from <strong>the</strong>National Board for Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalTeaching Standards. Ben is aseventh-grade social studiesteacher at LeRoy MartinMiddle School in Raleigh andis married to Lori (Layman)McDonald (’09).Monica Sandoval Oxendine(’08 PH) and her husbandChris announced <strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>ir daughter, Malia ChristineOxendine, on Dec. 17, 2012.Malia weighed 8 pounds, 5ounces.Ryan Swanson (’08 PH) andKristina Swanson announced<strong>the</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> Oksana HavilySwanson. Oksana was bornon May 23, 2011, and arrivedhome from Russia onOct. 11, 2012.Chad Whitley (’08 MDiv) ispastor <strong>of</strong> Poplar <strong>Spring</strong>s BaptistChurch in State Road.Jacob (’08 BA/’12 MDiv) andRachel Peterson welcomed JackThomas Peterson to <strong>the</strong>ir familyon Dec. 29, 2012.___________________’09Sharon Ross Jones(’11 PH) andJeffrey Tingen(’09 MBA/PH) announced <strong>the</strong>irengagement and will be unitedin marriage on Oct. 19, inRidge, Md.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 49
Allison Marie Phillips (’09BS) and Jonathan MichaelBeam (’13 PH) were united inmarriage on Aug. 11, 2012, inRobert B. and Anna GardnerButler Chapel on <strong>the</strong> campus <strong>of</strong><strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>Ricky Warren (’11 MDiv) wascalled to work at <strong>the</strong> NorthCarolina Foundation forChristian Ministries.Amanda Nichole Johnson (’09BA) and Mat<strong>the</strong>w Alan Johnsonwere united in marriage on Oct.6, 2012, in Robert B. and AnnaGardner Butler Chapel on <strong>the</strong>campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>.___________________’11Kayla MarieFaircloth (’11BS) and Mat<strong>the</strong>wJoseph Fahey (’11 BS) wereunited in marriage on June 9,2012, in Robert B. and AnnaGardner Butler Chapel on <strong>the</strong>campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>.Leslie Jarvis (’11 BSPS) andThomas Ivey (’11 BBA) wereengaged on New Year’s Eve.Leslie currently works as aLab Analyst but will soon bepromoted to analytical chemistat Metrics Inc. in Greenville.Thomas will enter <strong>the</strong> ArmyOfficer Candidate School inFort Benning, Ga., beginning inFebruary.___________________’12Brianne RothrockHauser (’12 BA)and Byron MichaelHauser (’12 BS) <strong>of</strong> Winston-Salem were joined in marriageon Oct. 20, 2012. They nowreside in Mebane. Brianneis an EDI project managerat LabCorp, and Byron is aclinical trials assistant II at Duke<strong>University</strong> Medical Center.Lt. Sean A. Valdez (’12 PH)with Medical Service Corpswas commissioned as an <strong>of</strong>ficerinto <strong>the</strong> United States Navy inMay 2012. Valdez thanks his<strong>Campbell</strong> family for helpinghim achieve his goals.Abby Whitt (’12 PH) is happyto announce her engagementto David Alan Chaney II. Thewedding is scheduled for fall<strong>2013</strong>.Phillip “Hunter” Gillespie(’12 JD) has joined <strong>the</strong> Auger& Auger firm as an associatepersonal injury attorney.Nathan (’12 MDiv) and TaraTuttle welcomed CharlotteHope Tuttle to <strong>the</strong>ir family onNov. 20, 2012.<strong>Campbell</strong> on Social Mediacampbell.edu<strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s <strong>of</strong>ficial website islocated at www.campbell.edu. During <strong>the</strong> lastacademic year, <strong>the</strong> site redesigned its landingpage to feature news and pr<strong>of</strong>iles across <strong>the</strong>site’s main banner. <strong>Campbell</strong> also launched <strong>the</strong><strong>of</strong>ficial website for <strong>the</strong> School <strong>of</strong> OsteopathicMedicine, www.campbell.edu/cusom.• Monthly Visitors: 237,745• Monthly Page Views: 545,738TWITTER.COMThe number <strong>of</strong> followers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campbell</strong><strong>University</strong>’s Twitter account has nearlytripled since August 2011. Over <strong>the</strong> summer,<strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> hired a new digital contentcoordinator to manage <strong>the</strong> account, and<strong>Campbell</strong>’s Twitter following has grownconsiderably since.• Total followers (through March 12, <strong>2013</strong>):2,467FACEBOOK.COMThe <strong>University</strong> ramped up efforts to reachstudents, parents, faculty and staff and alumnithrough Facebook in 2011-2012, resultingin more than 2,000 additional followersto its main page, www.facebook.com/campbelluniversity.• Total “likes” (through March 12, <strong>2013</strong>):9,544• Followers ages 25 and over: 63%TUMBLRIn August 2012, <strong>Campbell</strong> launched its first<strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>University</strong> blog using <strong>the</strong> popularsocial network, Tumblr (wearecampbell.tumblr.com). Showcasing and celebrating <strong>the</strong>people, programs and activities — past andpresent — that shape <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<strong>the</strong> site allows readers and followers to submit<strong>the</strong>ir own memories, photos and videos.50 <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> www.campbell.edu/alumni
WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FUND?At <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>, <strong>the</strong> Annual Fund is made up <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong>individual gifts from alumni, parents, and friends like you.ALUMNIPARENTSFRIENDSMany employers <strong>of</strong>fermatching gift programsthat will double or eventriple your gift to <strong>the</strong>Annual Fund. Checkour web-site or contactyour benefits <strong>of</strong>fice torequest a matchinggift formAnnual gifts areamong <strong>the</strong> mostimportant andvaluable at<strong>Campbell</strong> because<strong>the</strong>se funds can beused where <strong>the</strong> needis greatest.EMPLOYERMATCHING GIFTHONOR ROLL OFDONORSYou will receivean acknowledgementletter containing areceipt for yourthoughtful gift. Youwill also be listed inour Honor Roll <strong>of</strong>Donors which ispublishedannually.WHERE DOES MY GIFT “REALLY” GO?WHEN GASPRICES DOUBLED2005WHEN FEDERAL & STATEFUNDING DECREASES34%WHEN THINGSBREAK2,500After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005,fuel prices skyrocketed.The ANNUAL FUND kept fuel in ourtanks so our athletes could compete!The cost an average <strong>Campbell</strong> student paysis 34% less than <strong>the</strong> actual cost to enroll.The ANNUAL FUND helps cover <strong>the</strong> 34%difference.Over 2,500 feet <strong>of</strong> steam line has beenreplaced on <strong>the</strong> campus – most recentlyduring summer 2011.This expense wasn’t passed on to <strong>the</strong> studentsthanks to <strong>the</strong> ANNUAL FUND covering <strong>the</strong> cost.DONATE ONLINE AT CAMPBELL.EDU/GIVEFor more information or answers to your questions, please call our Annual Fund Director at 800.334.4111 ext. 1220 or910.893.1220. If you prefer to send your gift by mail, please make check payable to <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>and mail to <strong>Campbell</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Post Office Box 116, Buies Creek, NC 27506.www.campbell.edu/magazine <strong>Campbell</strong> Magazine 51
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